Struggling With Home Upkeep? Try These 10 Game-Changing Tips

Home upkeep is important to continue throughout the lifetime spent in the home. Whether you’re planning on moving in a few months or years, you always want to keep on top of your home maintenance. By doing so, you’ll be able to keep your home in good working order so that you’re not having to fork out an arm and a leg when something breaks or goes wrong. Any problems you could have resolved with a bit of home maintenance here and there are going to be frustrating when they tug at your bank account. 

With that being said, here are some helpful tips to stay on top of your home maintenance this year.

Conduct home inspections

Home inspections are always good to be mindful of and to stay on top of, too. Think about going around your home at least at the start and end of every season, especially when it comes to those months of the year when the rainfall is significant or you have bouts of really bad weather that could cause damage to your property.

With home inspections, it’s good to be as thorough as possible. That means checking for any obvious problems but also exploring areas of the home that might need more than just a quick look. 

Doing them regularly will help to spot any underlying problems before they become bigger ones. It’ll also help you to keep your home in good condition so that, ultimately, you don’t end up in financial trouble as a result of work that needs doing on the property.

Check your roof and gutters

The roof space and gutters are a good one to add to your home upkeep checklist. For a start, your roof is the covering for your home and therefore very important to maintain at all costs.

Think about how you could best protect your roof, and get in the professionals where you can. These professionals will be able to check the roof space safely and properly so that any underlying or visible signs can be addressed before they get worse.

Your gutters are also important to look after, especially when it comes to keeping the foundations of your home in good working order. Think about getting these checked too routinely, as clogged gutters can lead to damage to the foundations of your home, and that can cost you thousands more than you’d expected to spend on your property.

Wash the exterior of your home regularly

Washing the exterior of your home is certainly an important thing to do when it comes to home upkeep and maintenance.

You should be looking to wash the exterior of your home, as there can often be a buildup of dirt and debris that forms as a result of the weather. Dirt and debris carried by certain weather conditions like rain, snow or wind can embed into the exterior walls of the home and cause them to look dirty as a result.

With that being said, you could look to jetwash the home regularly to help stay on top of the dirt that forms and to keep it clean in its appearance, too. A regular jetwash can make even the oldest of properties look a lot more modern and appealing to the eye.

Trim overhanging shrubs and trees

To help keep the risk of damage to your property low, trimming overhanging shrubs and trees is certainly worth doing when it comes to minimizing the risk of damage.

If you’ve got overhanging trees or shrubs, then it’s better to get them chopped down or at least trimmed down where it doesn’t pose any immediate threat to your property. Consider addressing any overhanging shrubs or trees sooner rather than later.

The sooner you address them, the better. However, when it comes to bigger trees, it might be something you get expert help with, particularly as it can pose a physical danger to yourself if it’s not managed properly.

Assess what’s in the space and what will need addressing urgently. Some shrubs and trees might not need this attention until further down the line.

Get professionals for white goods and air conditioning

The white goods around your home, like your washing machine or dishwasher, will all need regular maintenance to ensure they perform well for as long as possible. After all, you’re investing good money into these appliances, so you want to make sure they last.

The air conditioning system will also need addressing if it’s in your home. With warmer climates in cooler areas of the world appearing due to the damage caused by carbon emissions, many UK households are opting for air conditioning during the summer months, particularly.

A lot of these appliances will often have dryer vent cleaning requirements, so it’s good to scope out which ones need this service so they can be done regularly. The more home upkeep you provide to your white goods and appliances in general, the more likely they’ll last for longer than the average shelf life provided.

Prevent pipe problems with insulation

Pipe problems can often be due to a lack of insulation, which is why it’s worth looking at insulating your pipes as best as possible, particularly during bad weather.

Take a look at your current pipe systems, especially those piping systems that exist externally. Any external pipes will likely need insulation, and if you have older pipes in place, then this will need addressing soon, rather than waiting until the cold weather hits.

A plumber and/or pipe specialist should be able to provide the assistance you need to help tackle problems with your pipe system. Pipes that have insulation will be guaranteed to last a lot longer than those without, so it’s worth the investment you put into your home upkeep.

Replace any worn windows or doors

Windows and doors are probably the most vulnerable parts of the home, and therefore the ones you should be most mindful of when it comes to keeping up with home maintenance.

Worn windows and doors can certainly lead to problems around your home. From draft and ventilation problems to security issues that could make your home vulnerable to theft.

With that being said, it’s good to pay attention to the quality and current state of your windows and doors. If there are any that have outlasted their recommended shelf life but are now showing signs of damage, then it’s best to replace them as soon as possible with brand-new ones.

Windows and doors nowadays also come with more glazing than the standard single and double, so it might be worth upgrading yours at some point.

Seal any gaps

Gaps should be sealed to help prevent pests from getting into the home, but also to prevent damage from any water that could leak through them. Gaps can be found all around the home, and these can occur naturally and from damage over time.

With that being said, it’s a good idea to address the gaps as soon as possible, using an appropriate sealant or, in other cases, getting the gap filled with a more durable solution. By sealing gaps, you’ll notice a much improved environment to live in, so it’s something that’s worth doing if you spot a few around the home.

Staying on top of home upkeep is certainly something that can improve your home’s health, and so it’s worth doing as much as you can with the time available to you. Follow these tips to keep your home in good condition for 2025 and beyond.