Most of us heed the little sticker in the upper left corner of our windshield that says, “Next oil change: 25,967 miles.” So why do so many of us allow our home to fall into disarray, when we maintain our automobile with total vigilance at the same time? While you change your oil every few months, do you check the caulking of your tub with the same regularity?
A tube of caulk: $2.18. Replacing a bathroom sub floor damaged by fungus: $4,137.24. Which would you prefer: checking the seals on your showers and tubs with regularity or replacing the sub floor in 5 years? As extreme as it might sound, the scenario is quite common. Fungus damaged bathroom and kitchen sub floors are one of the most common fix-it items I see daily.
Most major repairs are the result of “The Slight Edge” principle: a few bad choices made daily compounded over many years cause major problems. Consider the alternative: routine maintenance over many years preserves the lifespan of your home. If you maintain your roof according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, it will last 30 years instead of 20. A home is just like your body. The less you take care of it, the faster it wears out.
See next week’s post: Why do most people fail at home maintenance?
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