Thursday, July 12, 2012

Great Skills to Know When Owning a Brantford/Brant County Home

When you own a home in Brantford/Brant County there are many things to think about. Most of the time home buyers are thinking of the big things like furniture and appliances. However, there are certain skills every homeowner should know in order to take care of their home properly.

One skill that every homeowner should have is being able to locate a stud within your wall. This is extremely helpful when decorating and putting nails in the wall. While having an electronic stud finder is great, you can’t always depend on it. A great way to find studs is to start at the corner, where there will always be a stud, and then measure out every 16 inches. Studs are placed 16 inches apart so once you locate one, finding the rest will be simple.

Unclogging a sink is another great skill to have as a home owner. You see commercials everyday for products that will unclog your drain, but there are ways of unclogging it by yourself. A great way to do this is by using a flat head plunger to try to plunge the clog out of the drain. Another helpful tip, if you know for a fact that hair is causing the clog, bending a meal coat hanger into a hook, you can scoop the hair out, relieving the clog.

Burnt out light bulbs can be a pain, but it is even worse when you go to remove it, and the base of the bulb stays in the lamp. Due to the sharp glass it is not wise to just try to unscrew it with your bare hands. A handy tip is to get an uncooked potato, preferably one that fits comfortably in your hand, cut the potato in half and then stick the open end onto the leftover bulb, then screw it out the bulb.

Know your circuit board. When the power goes out, and you head to your circuit board with a flashlight, you should know which switches to flip, and which ones not to. Flipping the wrong switches can cause more damage than originally occurred.

Being friendly with your neighbors is also a good idea. When you first move into your Brantford/Brant County home, getting to know the people around you will give you a sense of comfort. Knowing your surroundings is always an excellent idea.

If you have any questions, or are interested in buying or selling Brantford/Brant County real estate, feel free to contact me! I look forward to hearing from you!


Wally Dufrat | Sales Representative
RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage
Over 525 Closings!
515 Park Road North | Brantford, ON N3R 7K8
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