When I first started living on my own, I wish I had known just how much little maintenance can snowball into bigger problems later on. What are some tips or insights you wish you had when it came to maintaining a house or apartment?
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Having a solid role model really helps! My dad could fix anything, so I tried to follow his example when my wife and I bought our first home. Also, now with YouTube, you can find a how-to video on just about anything! It’s a game changer.
One thing I learned the hard way is to always check that your crawl space is sealed properly. If there are any entry points, you could end up with bigger problems down the line!
Honestly, just knowing that whatever quick fix you do might eventually be someone else's headache is crucial. The previous owners probably did a bunch of quick fixes too, so don’t be surprised when things pop up later!
Totally agree! Having those resources makes a huge difference!