Doing DIY projects and DIY can be fun. However, when the topic turns to repairs and maintenance, the discussion is rarely fun. Repair work is not only financially burdensome, but also time-consuming. And if God forbid the mechanical illness, malfunction or broken item is complicated, you have to rely on mechanics and specialists, which costs even more time and money.
To avoid all of these problems, we have put together a list of five tips to help you minimize repair and maintenance costs in the future!
Be one step ahead
It is always an advantage to be the caretaker and administrator of your own home. Once you know about things and processes, you need to identify problems before they become a handful. For example, if you live in an old building or on the ground floor, excessive moisture and condensation can become a problem. It is one of the most relentless and difficult problems that people face. It requires adequate knowledge, preparation and the right technical measures to remedy this. Would you like to know more? Read this article and watch the video at the end to learn more about condensation in private households. And that is just the beginning. There are also many other areas to focus on!
Know the vulnerabilities
As with the last tip, always try to keep everything under control. It's the law of life – if you relax too much one after the other, the problems get bigger. By encouraging you to understand the weaknesses of your home, we encourage homeowners to understand the environment they live in and to list the areas that could cause problems in the future. For example, a wooden house should always be protected from pests and the like. Find out about the insulation, the choice of materials in the roof, the floor, the walls and the fit of the door handles. If you know the primary weaknesses in your accommodation, you always have to show up before the problem gets too big.
Avoid unique things
If you have a glass chandelier or just started smart negotiations on a handcrafted 125 year old walnut chair, but don't have deep pockets, we recommend that you stay away from it. Unique products and systems are difficult and, of course, expensive to maintain. However, if you want luxurious looking items without losing sleep due to maintenance issues, act wisely. Something like Shou Sugi Ban – wood decor that was charred using ancient Japanese technology is durable and long-lasting with a first-class appearance. Burnt or charred wood is a great option if you want better looking wood and a richer wood structure in your home. Deeper colors mean "waste", but are not too expensive or difficult to maintain.
Choose quality over quantity
This is a fairly general, yet useful tip. Sometimes people choose to get more of a certain material, more closets, more flowers in the house, more windows, more, more and more of everything. This is not the right attitude. Minimalism prevails in the modern world. You shouldn't be looking to get most things and details. In your own home, you should focus on having the best you can get without overcrowding. In this way you have things with the longest lifespan and thus reduce future maintenance and repair costs!
