You should stay on top of the regular maintenance around your home. Also, it's a good idea for you to make a point of going around the house a couple of times a year and checking certain areas to see if anything is in need of repairs. Anything showing signs of wear should be repaired even before they begin causing issues. Anything that has damage should be repaired right away to avoid the damages leading to other problems. Here is more information on how you should go about staying on top of your home repairs.
Check the doorbell and smoke detectors
Press your doorbell and make sure it works. Then, go around the house and press the testing button on all the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are all working. If the doorbell doesn't work, you'll want to have it repaired. If any detectors aren't working, then you want to replace the batteries right away to see if that resolves the issue.
Check the switches and outlets
You want to check all the light switches and outlets to make sure they are all in good working order. Also, while you are checking them, you should feel the area around them to make sure you don't feel any warmth, which can indicate wiring issues. If you find any warmth or you locate any switches or outlets that don't work, then you want these things to be repaired.
Check the plumbing
Go all around the house and make sure all the faucets work without spraying water or leaking after you turn them off. Make sure all the drains drain the water fast and that the toilets all flush properly. Also, check the areas under the sinks to make sure you don't have any leaks. It's also a good idea to check around all appliances to make sure there is no moisture or signs of mold growth. Have any issues repaired immediately.
Check the roofing
Look at the roof from the ground and make sure you can't see any damages to the roofing that's visible. Also, make sure the gutters are cleaned out. While you are checking or cleaning the gutters, you want to check them for signs of damage or areas where there are gaps. Have someone come out to take care of any roof or gutter repairs.
Check your windows and doors
You want to make sure you check the windows and doors throughout the house. Make sure the locks all work correctly. Also, make sure that the weather stripping is still in good condition. If there are any problems, then you want to have them repaired.
