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Purchasing a home, especially for the first time, is a huge step in life. But once the buying process is over, there's still plenty of work that needs to be done to keep your home in tip-top shape. SWE Homes, a Houston-based company specializing in owner financing homes, highlights a few areas of the home to check so you can keep future repair costs down and the home always looking like new. 

Take a look at the following areas when it comes to home maintenance:

  • Windows and Doors: Check caulk and weatherstripping around doors and windows every year. Caulk and weatherstripping materials seal air leaks that make the home hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Air leaks also increase energy costs.
  • Filters: Clean HVAC filters several times a year, and replace them as needed. This is also a way to keep your energy bills low, as dirty filters make HVAC systems work that much harder to heat and cool the home.
  • Gutters: Remove leaves and all other debris from your gutters so they may do their job, which is to keep rain away from your house. Letting gutters remain clogged is a surefire path to roof repair and subsequent water damage.
  • Smoke Detectors: Replace the batteries in your smoke detector every year.
  • Dryer Vent: Clean your dryer vent to remove any lint and reduce the appliance’s running time—another great energy-saving measure.
  • Paint: Touch up peeling or cracked paint as needed to improve the look of your home, both inside and outside.

These are just some of many home maintenance tips you can easily do yourself. A well-maintained home is a happy—and safe—home!

To learn more about owner financing and homes for sale through SWE Homes, please call (713) 413-1000, or visit the website today.

SWE Homes, LP, Residential Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS# 341112

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