Easy tasks that will make you happier, healthier and even wealthier!
Last year, 28 percent of Americans made New Year’s resolutions. No doubt millions more will set goals for 2021. And while losing weight, exercising more and getting finances in control are some of the most common New Year’s resolutions, you might consider making a home improvement resolution. Your home, after all, is one of your biggest assets and the place where so many treasured memories are made.
Today we want to introduce a new concept to consider as part of your resolution setting. Taking care of your home. For many, their home is their single largest financial investment. Given this, taking care of your investment makes perfect sense. Building equity is a path to financial stability.
Our homes are also where we raise our family. Think of any fond memory, and that memory involves people and places. Some of these places may be from a vacation or adventure you went on, but many others involve home. Fond memories of home, for you and the family, will surface long into the future, so making your home an awesome place also makes sense.
Every home has its own needs, and every homeowner has their wants. Organize both lists and use them for motivation. Few get really excited about basic maintenance, but basic maintenance is important. Simple things like caulking, left undone, can lead to significant damage from water intrusion. So, once you complete your basic maintenance tasks, you can take on a home upgrade that excites you. A new backsplash can transform your kitchen, and a paver patio will be a great place for family happenings, and fond memories.
If something stands in your way because you simply don’t know how to tackle it, or you simply can’t bring yourself to tackle it, then consider hiring somebody. Move that roadblock so you can move forward.
My last observation, to tie all this together, is to consider what you can do from your ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ list as a family.
In summary, focusing on your home is financially sound practice. It’ll gives you a bit of exercise and sets the groundwork for fond future memories. Giving children ownership of tasks on the list that are appropriate for their age will help teach them responsibility and build character and pride in a job well done.
And you thought it was just a ‘To Do’ list.
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One call really does take care of some on your to-do list. Make sure to stay on top of all your household repairs, improvements and maintenance needs and request service now online.