Buying  a new home is like a dream come true for many people, and  one  of  the  worst  things  that  can  happen  to  your  new property is getting dirty, messy, rusty, or damaged.

The   house's   maintenance  is  essential  for  any   homeowner, whether  you  just  bought it or have been there for a long time. Not  only  does  the  care make the place worth-living in, but will also  increase the value of your property if you ever need to sell your home in the future.

You  don't  need  the  help  of an expert to enjoy the benefits of a fresh-looking home. It is not a difficult task to maintain your home and make it look fresh as new.

So, how can you increase the longevity of your home to spend some quality time there?

The first thing that can ruin your house's image before entering it  is  the  outside  lawn,  exterior  walls,  and trim. You may have managed  to  maintain  your  property's beauty from inside, but have  never paid any attention to the paint of the exterior walls, broken wood of the trim, or overgrown grass.

What  harm  can  it  cause? Your house will portray the image of one  of  those  old  houses  that  have lost the people's interest. Moreover, it can decrease the value of your property by 5%.

Keep the Inside of your Property Scratch-Free

You  might have heard, 'don't move things around the house unless you  don't  want  or  need  them  anymore.' Why is that so? It is your property,  your  living  space.  You  can  rearrange  the furniture and other stuff as you like, right?

But,  what  if you had to sell it in the future to shift into a bigger and better  home?  If  not,  what  can  you  do  about all the scratches or weird  lines  your  house  has  with  all  the furniture moving? Not to mention,  a  messy  and  untidy  appearance  can  make even a new home look old. .

Fresh paint can make a huge difference in  making  or  breaking the  welcoming  feels  of  your home. Although it may sound like the  most  common  thing  to  maintain  the  freshness  of   your house,  these  are  the  obvious  and trivial things that are often ignored.

Even  if  you  just got  shifted  into  your  new house,  if  it  has  walls  with  cracked  or  flaking  paint,  you  will  instantly feel like your house already needs work.

So,   how  can  you  use  the  power  of  paint  to  keep  your  property  new?  Repaint  the  house  once a year, or if you live in a high sunlight and humid area, once you notice the paint flaking. You'll feel as if you have just bought the home.

Although  this  may  sound  simple  and  unimportant, these are the small trivial details that will significantly impact the longevity of   your   home.   You  may  want  to  have  dim  yet  cozy  lights installed  in your pathway, patio, and inside the house to have a welcoming vibe.

Next, solar lights or string lights can highlight the beauty of your flower beds, beautiful plants, and trees. 

You can also include different yet unique furniture pieces like a rectangular mirror, square rug, and a round coffee table. Lastly, you can also add a Scandinavian sofa to your living room or comfy accent chairs in the lawn.

Pro-Tip: You can also add planter baskets or hanging plants to accentuate the beauty of your outdoors or indoors.

Don't Forget To Check Electrical Fittings & Cable Wirings

The  last  thing on our list is the regular checking of all the cable wirings  and  electrical fittings  of  your house.  Without this, you may end up spending a fortune to replace poor electrical wiring in the house. 

Or,   in  the future, if you ever want to sell your house, the poor-quality wiring can decrease its market value.

Bottom Line

Try  to  maintain  and  beautify  your  home regularly to increase its freshness and longevity so that you can have it new for a long time. Also, these will help you increase the market value of your home when you are ready to sell.

About the Author

Jackson Philip is a home enthusiast who works with the home decoration and maintenance department of Inspire Uplift. He truly believes maintaining a home is not difficult. For that purpose, he continuously shares advice with people on making their home a better living place.