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6 Things Every Homeowner Must Have Set Up

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Buying a home in this day and age is a very expensive time in your life. If you’ve managed to save enough to put a deposit down on your very own home, you will know how hard it is to get all of the money together to do what you need to do. The costs don’t stop there either, you’ve then got to think about the upkeep of your home. However, with life becoming more hectic with work, children and other commitments, it’s understandable that these things can quickly slip your mind. Take a look at these 6 things that every homeowner must have set up so that you don’t end up falling short if something goes wrong with your home.

Electrician

Trying to fix electrics yourself is a risky task that you shouldn’t by any means attempt unless you’re actually trained on how to work with electrics. Find yourself a trusty electrician that doesn’t cost the earth to rely on for those times where your electrical items or lights decide to stop working. It’s always better to be safe than sorry!

Drain cleaner

When your drains become blocked there’s nothing worse than the thought of trying to clear them when you’ve got no idea to. Plus, it’s not exactly the most sanitary thing to do if you don’t have the right equipment. Have a company ready to come and complete any drain cleaning that you might need so that you don’t have to!

Home insurance

One thing that some people skip on is paying out for home insurance. While you might feel like you will never use it, you never know when something is going to happen to your home and you might need to claim it. With weather conditions becoming worse all over the world due to global warming, you can never predict when your home might be affected or even wiped out due to bad weather. Get yourself some decent home insurance.

Boiler servicing

Having heating in your home is one of the most important things for every family to have a warm home to live in. However, boilers are not cheap to replace or even fix. That’s why it’s important to have your boiler serviced regularly, alongside the risks of carbon monoxide being released into your home of course.

Emergency contact list

Having an emergency contact list is crucial. This should include important numbers like plumbers, pest control, and local emergency services. Having a list easily accessible ensures that you’re prepared for unexpected issues. It’s one less thing to worry about in moments of stress.

Savings fund

Finally, you’ve just spent a long time saving for your home as it is, but it’s important to get a savings fund together so that if you come across difficult times financially, you’re not running the risk of losing your home due to missed payments. Plus, later on in life you might find that money useful for extending your home – or even your family!

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Karen LeBlanc

Karen LeBlanc is a travel host and writer with a popular travel show, The Design Tourist, and a companion lifestyle blog. As a widely published travel journalist and content creator, Karen is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association. She also serves as the Design and Travel editor of the national lifestyle magazine, LaPalme. Karen believes that every destination has a story to tell through its local art, architecture, culture, and craft. This immersive creative exploration begins with authentic accommodations where the narrative of place unfolds through art, accessories, accouterments, furnishings, fixtures, and food. 

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