Three Popular Home Repairs That Won’t Break the Bank

Home repairs are a fact of life. Whether it’s mold and mildew in a bathroom or pool area, a deck that needs some TLC or a non-responsive garbage disposal – making minor repairs from time to time can greatly improve both the look and the safety of your home.  Local companies like Deck Helmet and national home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s have reported a surge of interest in “do it yourself” and professional home repairs.

Home Repairs

Here are three very popular home repairs:

Mold and Mildew: Mold and mildew are likely the result of either a water leak or very high humidity. This can be very damaging to both your property and your health.  She Knows.com writes that if you suspect you have mold or mildew have your home inspected for leaks.  However, if you already have extensive mold or mildew, make sure you hire a contractor who specializes in mold remediation repairs, according to Energy Star.

Decks: Decks can easily get run down by the weather -- rain, snow, ot sun – which makes deck upgrades a very popular home repair.  Allowing decks to become unstable by not inspecting and fixing it from time to time is dangerous – especially if it is a raised deck.  Jason Apter, owner of Maryland-based Deck Helmet reviews the most common deck issues faced by homeowners: Split or rotting wood; loose or missing nails, screws, or anchors where the structure is attached to the building; missing, damaged, or loose support beams and planking; wobbly handrails or guardrails.  That said, the North American Railing and Deck Association or NADRA suggests getting your decks inspected and repaired on a frequent basis to prevent any unfortunate accidents that could damage your property and possibly even harm your family or friends.  “It’s why Deck Helmet has invested so much in their patent pending system to eliminate yearly maintenance and permanently protect a homeowner’s deck for ten years,” says Apter.

Garbage Disposals:  It can be very disheartening to have a garbage disposal that simply won’t work – especially you have already poured a ton of food into it.  According to About.com, you can try and fix it with a few simple tricks:

• If it is plugged in then press the Reset button found on the bottom of the unit. If it has reset, the button will be popped out.
• If that does not work, check to see if the circuit breaker has tripped and turned off in the electrical service panel.
• If the breaker has not tripped and the reset button is not popped out, then it's either a faulty switch or a faulty garbage disposal
• Turn power back on at the service panel and check the disposal for operation.
• If the disposal will still not turn on and makes no noise, the garbage disposal is beyond repair and needs to be replaced.

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