小维修，储蓄大
When you first notice a small home mishap, it's easy to ignore it and to tell yourself you can fix it later. After all, it's only a minor concern, right? Wrong. You're much better off making these house repairs now when they're still quick和cheap to fix. Keep reading to see what repairs you should be making sooner rather than later.
停止说话并开始填缝
Exterior caulking loses its integrity over time. When it begins to crumble and pull away, it can allow rain to seep through windows, where it can potentially cause the wood to rot. To prevent the problem, remove old caulking and replace it with a new paint-grade formula around windows and doors to seal out moisture.
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Perk Up the Paint
It might not be your favorite to-do, but painting your house at the first sign of peeling will protect the siding and structure from weather and water damage. While aDIY油漆项目如果你必须取代腐烂的壁板，可以让你退缩几百美元，你将支付数千美元。
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Make the Grade
Use topsoil to bring your yard up to the proper level around the foundation. Ensuring that the yard slopes away from the foundation at no less than a 2 percent grade will prevent water from pooling next to the house, where it can lead to leaking and foundation-damaging soil heave during freeze-thaw cycles.
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过滤炉子
Dirty return-air filters restrict airflow to your HVAC unit, forcing its motor to work harder and ultimately costing you more cash. Replace filters (they're cheap!) twice a year, once at the start of summer and again when winter kicks in. This simple maintenance task will help the unit operate more efficiently and last longer.
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停止下水道问题
很少有家庭意外误会比浴缸或淋浴的备用污水更令人作呕。每隔几个月尝试将主线下水道清洁液压下来，以保持线条没有损坏的堵塞否则可能导致昂贵（和令人不快）的管道修理。
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翻转破碎机
随着时间的推移，腐蚀可以在断路器触点上开发;如果忽略，这可能会导致无法弥补的损坏。每两个或三个月一次，只需关闭每个断路器并重新打开。这个简单的步骤没有任何东西可以增加速度的寿命。
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Insulate the Attic
One of the greatest sources of heat loss in a home is inadequate insulation in an unfinished attic. By bringing your attic's value up to at least R-30, you’ll save big on your能源法案。在旧的绝缘壁板上铺设新的绝缘壁，或租用鼓风机单元并在非烫金纤维绝缘中吹到8.5英寸的深度。
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帮助热水器
硬水沉积物和沉积物可以缩短生命of any hot water heater. Fortunately, you can protect your model by simply flushing it out once a year. Every fall, follow the instructions printed on the heater or in the owner’s manual to keep your unit in tip-top shape.
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密封淋浴
泄漏的淋浴可能导致永久潮湿的干墙，其又导致模具，腐烂和水损坏。确保您不会很快撕掉干墙或呼叫模具修复专家的最便宜方式是在创造更大的问题之前修复小泄漏。
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送一些空气
Without sufficient ventilation, the temperature in an attic can become excessively hot, which can reduce shingle life and, in some circumstances, cause rafters to bow. Install intake vents in the eaves and exhaust vents in the gables, on the roof, or at the roof ridge to encourage airflow.
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Service the Sump
很容易俯瞰水槽泵 - 直到设备故障，而且你被淹没了淹没的地下室。您可以通过每年从桶中取出泵，并彻底清洁堆积在进气屏幕上的任何碎片来避免昂贵的水损坏。按照所有者手册中的说明，或在互联网上查找更多信息以获取更多信息。
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暗淡灯光
You might want a bright overhead light when you’re cooking or cleaning, but it’s just sucking energy if you’re watching TV or lounging. By replacing your old light switches with dimmers, you can amp up a room’s ambience and lower your electric bill.
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Clean the Gutters
堕落的叶子堵塞和打破排水沟，导致水跑过槽，沿着基础线落下，这可能导致一些强大的昂贵问题。清除你的排水沟在秋天的碎片，树木完成后落后叶子。为额外的基础保护，安装摊牌扩展以将雨水直接远离房屋。
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釉旧窗户
那些复古窗户可能会为迷人的细节制作，但密封单个窗格的玻璃化合物可以随着时间的推移而缩小并拉开，让射流和雨水进入你的家。刮掉和更换旧玻璃是一个便宜的修复，你需要每五或六年一次。
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拿起一个可编程恒温器
With soaring utility costs, it pays to conserve energy. Why pay to heat or cool your home while you’re at work all day or gone for the weekend? By installing a programmable thermostat, you make your home's temperature automatically conform to your family's habits and needs, and keep your utility bill at a reasonable level.
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改变灯泡
如果您还没有，您应该将开关发出发光二极管灯泡（LED）。LED灯泡更节能和longer lasting than incandescent, fluorescent, or halogen lights, thus saving you money on bills and replacements. On top of that, LED bulbs have become smart. Smart LED bulbs, like the葛照明那些，连接到手机和/或家用设备，可以执行很酷的功能，例如作为蓝牙扬声器，改变不同的色调，并在黑暗中自动打开。这些灯泡不仅储蓄你的钱，而且他们让生活更轻松。
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更换马桶填充阀
不要用一顿经常运行的厕所生活一天，慢慢地填补，或弱冲洗。这种烦恼浪费了水，如果没有固定的话可以导致更大的管道问题。快速前往硬件商店，为新的填充阀门并自己修复。
坚固的摇晃栏杆
Repairing a wobbly railing is a quick fix: just tighten screws or lag bolts in places that aren’t sturdy. The longer you put off this simple task, the bigger the risk of the railing falling a part. Not only that, but a loose railing (whether it’s for the stairs or deck) is a safety risk. Take care of this maintenance task before it becomes hazardous problem.
Clean the Dryer Vent
堵塞的烘干机造成效率低下的机器，每月在公用事业账单上产生多达20美元。一个大的重力问题是堵塞的通风口会导致火灾。而不是跑到那种风险cleaning the dryer vent一年的任务。
安装浴室风扇
潮湿的浴室是模具和霉菌的繁殖场。为了拯救自己的严重任务，无法清洁那个或者，更糟糕的是，需要撕掉卫生间因为令人讨厌的真菌，你应该安装浴室风扇。Running the exhaust fan during or after your shower will help eliminate the excess moisture—and the potential for a costly cleanup project. Even if you already have a bathroom fan, you might want to upgrade to a newer model that’s more energy efficient.
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节俭修复
你不会后悔照顾这些维护头痛。
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