4 Secrets to Making Your Home Almost Maintenance-free

1. High-Quality Siding

One thing many homeowners know is that they need to paint their houses every several years. Not only is this expensive, but it can be exhausting, depending on how large your home is. A good way to avoid having to paint your house every few years is to invest in high-quality siding. A combination of vinyl and hard plastic siding can last for many years before needing any type of maintenance, including painting. You may want to power wash your home every few years, but that is going to be easier and cheaper than painting.

2. Roofs​

Having your old roof replaced with a metal roof is going to help with your maintenance-free home. A metal roof has become one of the best ways to protect your, as well as keep it free from yearly upkeep. A metal roof is going to protect your house from strong winds as well as loads of snow. Older roofs made of tiles and tar are not going to withstand the elements like metal. In addition, there are nice-looking styles that mimic wood-look, stone, and many other materials. A metal roof with not only protect your home but add to its value.

3. Gutters 

Once you have a new roof and siding, you’ll want to protect them with updated gutters. Climbing on a ladder or paying someone to clean the gutters twice a year isn’t helping you or your budget. Switch to a gutter system that uses a type of grate or net to catch leaves and other debris while allowing water to flow and exit down the drainpipes. Depending on the condition of your present gutters, the guards can be snapped on over them without having to replace the entire gutter system.

4. Windows ​

Another place to upgrade is with your windows. Replace older windows with a combination of wood panels covered in aluminum, or vinyl will last much longer than plastic-framed windows. Another bonus for newer windows is they are going to be easier to clean each year. Most of the new windows tilt inwards so they can be cleaned from inside the home. This saves time and keeps you safe from having to climb a ladder to wash windows. Replacing your windows with newer, better-constructed windows not only saves time but adds to the value of your home.

Updating and replacing older parts of your home will help keep your home nearly maintenance-free as well as add value to your house.