Introduction

Before you start that major home project, you should make sure your home is in good shape. Here are a few basic things to look for:

Check the roof.

• Check for loose or missing shingles. If you see any shingles that are loose, cracked, or missing entirely, this may indicate a problem with your roof.
• Check for broken tiles. While inspecting your roof, examine the tiles closely to see if any of them are broken or missing. If there is water damage due to broken tiles on your roof, you may need to replace those tiles before attempting any other repairs.
• Look for signs of water damage or mold around windows and doors. Water can leak through tiny cracks in siding or flashing and cause damage inside your home over time if left untreated—so it’s important to check all sides of the house thoroughly while looking at things from above ground level (if possible).

Caulk around your shower and tub.

Caulk is a sealant that can help prevent water damage in areas like your shower and tub. Caulk is also a great way to cover up cracks in walls, which will help keep the cold out of your house and make it look nicer. You can find caulk at any hardware store, and it usually comes in tubes or cartridges that are easy to apply with a caulking gun (or even just by hand).

Fix a Leaking Roof

If you’re noticing water stains on the ceiling, or if you can hear the sound of rain hitting your roof, it’s time to check for leaks. If there are holes or cracks in your roofing that are allowing water to seep through and into your home, this is easily fixable. To roof repairs:

• Check for leaks by tracing the source of water stains and wet spots in your home with a nail polish pen (or some other type of stain-tracking tool). The color will show up wherever there’s leaking going on.
• Replace shingles as needed; if they have large holes or have been damaged by previous repairs, they’ll need replacing anyway.
• Replace flashing if it has reached the end of its life expectancy; flashing should last about 20 years before needing replacement—check yours often!

Examine your exterior.

Now that you know the basics, let’s take a look at some of the more specific things you can fix and repair in your home. As we’ve said before, it’s important to start with the easy stuff before tackling larger projects. In this case, we recommend starting with your exterior. Exterior repairs will also be some of the most visible ones if you’re selling your home, so it’s good for both reasons.

Grout Wall Tiles

What is grout?

Grout is the white filler that fills the space between the tiles and makes your floors, walls, or counters look solid. A tile grouts doesn’t need to be installed properly, but it does help make things look more cohesive. Grout can also be used to repair cracks in your flooring as well as fill any gaps between tiles or other surfaces such as a wall surface or countertop. Grout is made from sand and cement powder mixed with water; it’s just like regular sand (with some additives) but has been troweled into place so it won’t move around too much when you walk on top of it!

Repair your siding.

The siding on your home is the paneling that covers the exterior walls of your home. It can be made of wood, vinyl, aluminum, or fiber cement and serves as both a practical and decorative barrier between you and the elements.

If you’re looking to spruce up the look of your home’s exterior but don’t want to commit too much money upfront or hire a contractor to make repairs (and they’re not difficult), siding is a good place to start. There are many different types of siding materials available today—some more durable than others—but there are ways to repair even older varieties if they become damaged or worn down over time.

Wall Sawing

There are a variety of tools that can be used to cut through walls like this wall sawing WA, but the best ones will depend on the material you’re cutting. For instance, if you need to cut a brick wall, use a masonry blade for your power saw. If you have concrete or block walls in your house, use a carbide-tipped blade.

If you’re not sure what type of materials make up your home’s walls, it might be worth hiring an expert who can test them before making any cuts. It may seem like overkill at first glance—but remember that most homes have been built over decades and decades (or centuries!) before they were purchased by us, modern folks! In short: there’s no such thing as too much preparation when it comes to making repairs or improvements around our dwellings; especially if those improvements involve hacking away at old building materials which could potentially collapse under their weight once exposed

Power wash your home’s exterior.

Power washing your home’s exterior can remove moss and mildew. To power wash, use a power washer to spray water at high pressure onto the surface of your home. Make sure you wear protective clothing and goggles when power washing.

After you’re done cleaning, make sure that all of the water from the hose is drained from your property so it doesn’t pool in low areas or soak into the ground. If there are large amounts of water left over after cleaning, let it drain for about an hour before sweeping up any remaining debris (like broken glass or nails) with a broom or rake and disposing of them properly.

When deciding how often to power wash your home’s exterior, consider how often it rains in your area as well as how quickly moss/mildew grows back from rainwater alone—if these things are not well-tended then they may need more frequent attention! If you live somewhere dryer or where humidity isn’t an issue then once every year should be sufficient unless something bad happens like flooding which would necessitate more frequent cleanings until repairs were made (and maybe even beyond).

Clean out your gutters.

• How to clean out your gutters:
• Turn off the power to the gutter before cleaning, then disconnect any hoses or attachments that are connected.
• Remove all debris from your gutters and downspouts with a leaf rake or shovel, remembering to carefully remove tree limbs from their sides as well. Be sure that no animals have nested within them as well!
• If there are clogs in your downspout so that water flows only one way instead of being able to drain away freely into a storm drain, you may need to purchase replacement parts for this part of your system. Consult an expert if you encounter this problem!

Check the foundation for cracks & problems.

You should check for cracks in the foundation, sagging floors, and cracks in the walls. If any of these problems exist, you will need to have them fixed before putting on a new roof.

Replace a broken door handle or lock.

Replacing a door handle or lock can be done in just a few minutes. A new latch can be bought at any hardware store, and if your front door’s deadbolt is broken or outdated, you might want to replace it along with the latch.

It’s easy (and fun) to install these parts yourself! For example, when you take off your old lock, use a screwdriver and pliers to unscrew the screws holding it in place. With those out of the way, grab your new lock and line up its mounting holes with those on your door frame. Then just put everything back together: line up each screw hole with its respective hole on whichever piece of hardware you’re attaching (whether that’s an entire deadbolt assembly or just an exterior handle). Once everything is lined up properly and screwed into place—you’re done!

Fix any cracks in the walls, ceilings, and flooring.

Fix any cracks in the walls, ceilings, and flooring. If there is a crack in the wall, it could be an indication of a bigger problem. Cracks can be caused by moisture or structural issues, so it’s important to get them fixed right away.

Fixing cracks on your walls:

• For small cracks (less than an inch wide), use the spackling compound to fill them in. Make sure you apply several layers and let it dry thoroughly between coats for the best results.
• For larger holes or gaps between drywall panels on your walls, use metal lath and joint compound instead of the spackling compound to patch up major holes before installing new drywall sheets or repainting over patched areas with paint that matches existing color schemes

Consider painting with a fresh coat (or two).

You can make a huge difference in your home’s appearance by painting the interior of your house. We’re not talking about a quick spruce-up; we’re talking about giving the place a fresh coat of paint from top to bottom, inside and out.

You don’t need to be an expert painter or spend hours on scaffolding to do this effectively—you can hire a professional for an average price of $4 per square foot, which is still less than what it would cost you at Home Depot or Lowe’s if you were doing it yourself. Even if money is tight right now (for those who aren’t living on credit), this one investment will pay off over time as its value increases: A new paint job adds 10% more value to your home according to real estate site Zillow!

You should check for some basic things before you start other projects

Before you start any major project, there are some basic things you should check.

• Check for water leaks.
• Make sure your home is energy efficient and comfortable at the same time.
• Make sure your home is safe and secure.
• Fix or replace anything that looks unsightly or out of place in your home’s overall aesthetic and design scheme.

Conclusion

We hope that this list of simple repairs is helpful for you. These are just a few of the things we think are important to do when you first move into your new home, but there are plenty more! If you’re looking for more ideas on how to make your home beautiful and functional, check out our other articles here at HomeAdvisor.