5 DIY Skills Every Homeowner Should Have

by Executive Housing Consultants, Inc 02/22/2019

Picking up a few DIY skills is vital to both new and old homeowners. It is hard enough that you have to spend money taking care of the family and a few other things that you can't possibly fix. Why waste some more on problems you can resolve in a few hours. True, some home projects are better left to the pros. It is also true that some projects remain best handled by homeowners. Save yourself the cost of hiring a pro and fix those little problems before they escalate into something big.

Here are a few quick and easy DIY projects you can handle.

Adjusting the Temperature of Your Water heater

Every home has a maximum temperature for their water heater. Although most homes go with 120 degrees, some homeowners prefer a lower max temperature. Whatever be the case, adjusting the temperature of your water heater is a simple project to take on. You don’t necessarily need a pro to adjust your water heater. You can look up the steps online and have it done in a few minutes. Don’t sweat it.

Maintaining Your Gutter System

The gutter system is an indispensable component of every home. For starters, it saves you from health issues arising from living in a house surrounded by stagnant water. It helps preserve your wall and siding. Also, it ensures your precious lawn doesn't erode when rain falls. Therefore, it is advisable to take the maintenance of your gutter system seriously. A clogged gutter is just as bad as not having one. Fortunately, there are several helpful articles on how best to main your gutter system on the web. Do your homework and get your gutter working again!

Maintaining Your Appliances

The cost of repairing or replacing appliances in the home is anywhere from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. You don’t want that. Proper maintenance, on the other hand, increases the useful life of these appliances. Each appliance requires unique ways of maintaining it. Do well to look these ways up on the internet and follow them religiously. Save yourself the stress.

Fixing a Running Toilet

Fixing a running toilet could be one of the easiest projects any homeowner can take on. You don't need prior knowledge of plumbing. With the correct tools and following a few steps, you will have your toilet up and running (figuratively). Endeavor to take the time and search for the right steps as the wrong steps could land you more troubles.

Not every repair or maintenance in the home belongs to the pros. Sure, you need the professionals for technical projects, but a few home projects are quick and easy to fix by just about any homeowner out there. Do well to pick up these DIY skills and a few more.

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Executive Housing Consultants, Inc

Executive Housing Consultants, Inc. is the residential real estate company specializing in the rental and management of luxury properties in the Washington Metro area. This includes Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac and North Potomac, Maryland, Upper Northwest Washington, DC, and McLean, Arlington and Great Falls, Virginia. Executive Housing Consultants was founded in 1983 to provide exceptional service and management of high-end rental housing. Our founders, Libbie Mathes and Rochelle Scissors, traveled the world and were disappointed with their experiences with the leasing and management of their homes in the Washington area while abroad. They recognized the need for a well-run, property management company. Libbie and Rochelle believed they could manage and run a rental real estate firm more efficiently than any of the companies they had dealt with during their time away. They also discovered the need for quality temporary housing in Washington. So they created our short-term furnished portfolio to serve those visiting Washington for a temporary stay and those relocating to the area that need a furnished property while they looked for a permanent housing solution. In 1997, Brian Ridgway took over Executive Housing Consultants and has continued our strong reputation of offering high-quality, upscale temporary and long-term rental real estate. Mission Statement Executive Housing Consultants Inc. is a leader in providing luxury temporary housing to our clients in the Washington Metro area. Our pledge is to offer exceptional housing and superior service while maintaining the highest level of integrity and strict ethical values. In addition, we promise to: Be loyal to our clients. Protect our clients’ interests in all matters. Promptly and diligently respond to our clients’ needs and the needs of their properties. Remain the experts in our industry. Why Are We Unique? We are truly the experts in this industry. Leasing and managing rental properties in the Washington Metro area is our niche; it is ALL we do. We offer unparalleled expertise, service, and value to our clients. In addition: Our contact and referral network is vast. We set the standard for world-class service in our industry. We are your link to success, whatever your residential rental needs maybe. Our clients own some of the most valuable real estate in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Contact Executive Housing Consultants Inc. for more info! Phone: (301)951-4111 | Email: info@executivehousing.com