With summer on its way, you may start to notice some issues in your home. These issues aren’t referring to trying to figure out what to do with your kids while you’re at work. They have to do with your home itself and if they aren’t taken care of, you could have some major issues. Keep reading for Common Home Issues You Might Deal with This Summer (And How to Fix Them)
Common Home Issues You Might Deal with This Summer (And How to Fix Them)
There are many common household-related issues you might experience during the summer months. A termite infestation is one of them. According to Kill Termites Guide, the nuisance can eat through your house, causing thousands of dollars in damage each year. But there are some things you can do to prevent them from taking over.
Termites never rest as they’re always eating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Because of this, it might be hard to locate where they are at a certain time since they’re always on the move. A really effective way to rid your home of all of the termites is to use subterranean trench. Purchase a non-repellent termiticide and dig a trench near the exterior of the impacted wall. Fill the trench with the solution but make sure you’re doing it slowly and evenly. This treatment will kill the creatures as they leave your home and will stop new ones from entering.
Since it tends to get really hot in the summer, you and your family will probably be drinking a ton of water. The water can cool you right down, but if it’s packed with lead or high levels of calcium and magnesium it can cause some serious health issues. This is actually pretty common in many homes all across the United States. In fact, 85% of American homes have hard water.
To treat hard water, Home Plus Water says you can use an ion exchange water softener. The ion exchange will replace calcium and magnesium ions in the water with a sodium ion. This traditional technique is demonstrated by different filters and softeners you can find at any hardware store.
Mold is another thing you might deal with this summer. Even though summertime promises us days of sunshine and warm weather, we’re also (hopefully) going to see some rain. The moisture of the rain can actually build up inside of your home and create mold. And unfortunately, mold can lead to many medical conditions including allergies or respiratory illnesses. According to Allergy and Air, you can eliminate the moisture by using a dehumidifier or air conditioner. These machines will take in the warm, moisture-ridden air and circulate it out as dry, cool air. If it’s a cooler day, open your windows and use fans to push the moisture out of your home.
As a homeowner, it’s inevitable that you’re going to deal with issues during the summer. You might have termites invading your space, mold growing, and hard water coming out of your faucet. When it comes to Common Home Issues You Might Deal with This Summer (And How to Fix Them) these problems can easily be fixed, which means you can get out there to enjoy your summer.
robin rue says
May 29, 2018 at 5:08 pmTermites definitely scare me. My house is older, so I really need to have someone come out and check for me this summer.
Colleen says
May 29, 2018 at 5:23 pmGreat information. I don’t have to worry about humidity in our home, but I DO have a fear of termites. Those were a problem for us in the past.
reesa says
May 29, 2018 at 6:59 pmHome ownership can be a real struggle. Thank you for your solutions. We just had a slew of issues happen at once!
Kristin says
May 29, 2018 at 7:57 pmOh this is really great. Just moving into a house this is helpful.
Amy says
May 29, 2018 at 11:09 pmTermites are so stinkin scary! I remember when we sold our home they did a check. We passed it but I was so scared there would be a chance we didn’t.
Kim Croisant says
May 29, 2018 at 11:24 pmThanks for providing these great tips for summer. You never know when you’ll need one of them. Termites – yuck!
Marcie W. says
May 29, 2018 at 11:29 pmDealing with house problems is the worst and can get very expensive. Thanks for this! It definitely helps to be prepared and know what to watch for.
Jeanine says
May 30, 2018 at 12:12 amSo many expensive things to worry about. Termites are mighty terrifying when having a house. It’s one I’m often thinking about. This is helpful in what to look for!
Rosey says
May 30, 2018 at 2:03 amMold is the worst, whether it be inside or out. We get the green mold by the a/c in the summer months (outside, on the house).
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
May 30, 2018 at 4:56 amThis is a great reminder! I might need to check my home this summer.
Kristi says
May 30, 2018 at 5:54 amSo many things to deal with as a homeowner. Love having a yard though so I will take the hassled and upkeep.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
May 30, 2018 at 6:23 amThank you for these tips. My eldest son suffers from allergies and he always has a humidifier in his room. Dry air and dust are his worst enemies! I think I should get more for the other areas of the house.
Brianne says
May 30, 2018 at 2:12 pmThese are such great tips for summertime. My parents own a house and i know have all sorts of problems during the summer months!
Kiwic says
May 30, 2018 at 10:23 pmTermites and even just more bugs and insects in general. Even snakes gotta put down that snake away!
Carol Cassara says
May 31, 2018 at 6:17 pmIt’s not easy to maintain a home especially since we go through so many seasons and we have to prepare for each one. I think this is a good guide for homeowners though.