Friday, September 2, 2016

Bad Habits That May Ruin a Home

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2016/09/02/bad-habits-may-ruin-home?om_rid=AADG2i&om_mid=_BXycixB9SGh9tw&om_ntype=RMODaily

A little food for thought....some are obvious but good reminders.

Slamming the front door
Slamming the heavy front door can push it out of alignment.

Never lifting up outdoor rugs.
Outdoor rugs with rubber or vinyl backings shouldn’t be left in place. They can trap water and lead to mold and mildew.

Failing to clean the gutters.
Water could then either back up or dump along the foundation and seep into cracks and crevices.

Flushing “flushable wipes.”
The nonwoven fabric from the wipes may collect with grease and other materials and lead to a clog.

Closing vents.
You could cause “a pressure imbalance in the ducts that can make the furnace work harder or the cooling coil freeze over,”

Using too much drain cleaner.
Clog-dissolving liquids or crystals may help unclog a septic system. But too much of it may lead to less of the essential bacteria needed to break down the waste continually.

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