The Home Renovations You Should Make Before You Move In
Congratulations on purchasing a new home! You have made the decision to invest in your future, and that’s a great choice. Unfortunately, purchasing a new home does not necessarily mean you are ready to move in right away. You can move into your home while you are awaiting some renovations, but others are considered more serious. They could pose a safety hazard if you fail to accomplish these tasks.
Whether you choose to DIY or hire a company to care for your renovation or remodel, these are among the most important repairs you need to make as soon as possible.
Loose Handrails
If you have stairs in your home, it is critical that you fix handrails as soon as possible. Preventing a fall from a second story is important, so you should ensure that you have this taken care of before you begin moving in.
In fact, you might consider that the handrails being loose could also indicate that the stairs have not been cared for as well as you might like. This is natural as homes age and begin to settle. You should call in a professional to assess the safety of the stairs in your home.
Gas Leak
Next, you should give your home a good smell before you move in. Gas leaks are all too common, and they can be fatal. You should never try to perform a repair or remodel to fix a gas leak on your own if you don’t have professional experience.
Spotting a gas leak often involves smell the scent of sulfur, which is very similar to bad eggs. You might also hear a whistling sound coming from areas that tend to put out gas. Some people even note a slight cloud of gas coming out of appliances or gas lines. Keep in mind that some gases, like carbon monoxide, are odorless and colorless.
Mold
Mold can grow in any part of the home, but it is commonly found in the bathroom. If you notice mold, you should be wary about moving in to the home until the issue has been adequately dealt with. Additionally, you might want to have the entirety of the bathroom renovated to ensure that your home is not susceptible to mold again. Proper ventilation helps a lot.
Lead Paint
Lead paint should be a serious concern for anybody moving into an holder home. Homes with lead paint require some renovation to ensure that the new inhabitants cannot be poisoned.
Furnace Repair
The furnace plays a crucial role in keeping your home (and those inside of it) warm. You should handle furnace repair as soon as possible to ensure that you have a heated home without issue, even if winter is months away.
Damaged Electrical Outlets
Anything to do with electricity is serious. In fact, damaged electrical outlets and wires can even lead to fire in your home. Make sure to address electrical concerns with a professional technician.
Bathroom Remodels
If you hope to remodel your bathroom sometime in the future, there is no time like now to get started. Before you have moved everything in is the perfect time to start, especially if you have more than one bathroom in the home. Remodels can take weeks or even months, so getting started today can make your life easier than if you waited until you were already settled in.
Hire a Remodel Company to Handle the Hard Stuff
Four Seasons Home Products is a trusted installer and renovation company offering the best we can. We understand how difficult it is to take care of all these repairs or renovations. Call us today to get started on your new plan.
