No one wants to pay a fortune for repairs. However, in an effort to save money, people often only spend even more. So today I'm going to talk about the worst ways to save money on repairs.
The content of the article
- Time
- Electrician
- Water supply
- Window
- Consumables and materials
Time
Three days and ready - this is what happens on the TV screen. The owners of the house leave for the weekend and return to their fresh dream home. Even if the repair team rebuilds everything from scratch.
@ EQ3
In reality, too, you can manage in the shortest possible time. However, this will surely come back to haunt. Having saved precious time now, in a couple of years you will have to do numerous finishing touches. Minor repairs will always be on your heels. That is why it is better to approach the process thoroughly, even if there are only "cosmetics" in the plans.
Electrician
When renovating an old home, it is a good idea to update all the wiring, even if it is not junk. Well, if the work takes place from scratch, it is important to correctly plan it in order to protect it from accidental damage. Still, an unexpected closure can bring much more spending.
@This Old House
It is also better to take care of the number and quality of outlets in advance. An inconvenient location will definitely force you to buy extension cords. In addition, you can not save on lighting areas. Otherwise, you will have to buy sconces, table lamps, or sit in the semi-darkness. And the lamps themselves must be taken immediately, taking into account the use of energy-saving bulbs. They will pay off pretty quickly.
Water supply
It's always good to get to know your neighbors better. However, not when the reason is to pay for repairs after flooding. A small flaw in the connection of pipes will lead to leakage and damage not only to your own, but also to someone else's property. For intra-apartment wiring, reinforced polypropylene pipes are perfect. Old sewer connections also need to be changed so as not to return to this issue for the next 20-30 years.
@DS Plumbing
The hackneyed adage “a miser pays twice” is definitely about inexpensive plumbing. A mixer for a couple of thousand will last a year and a half. This will be followed by minor repairs and quick replacement. And so in a circle. Good Italian manufacturers offer options twice as expensive, but with a 5-7 year warranty! Maybe at the moment this is an extra expense, but they will quickly pay for themselves.
Window
Buying an apartment from a developer does not guarantee quality windows. The first winter can be a real challenge. Improper installation and saving on consumables will result in freezing, leakage and heat blowing out. This means extra spending on heating and heaters.
@Themocracy
In addition, when choosing windows, you should pay attention to the function of noise insulation and energy saving. As crazy as it sounds, they can slightly reduce the overall resource consumption in the apartment. True, this will be noticeable only over the years.
Consumables and materials
Sometimes attempts to save money have a negative impact on things that are completely unrelated to the repair. For example, household members suddenly get sick more often. Some even develop asthma or even cancer. You might think it has nothing to do with new furniture or painted walls. But no matter how it is! Many cheap building materials are banally hazardous to health. Now they will help to save money, and later they will force them to spend money on doctors and medicines. In addition, some materials burn well or conduct electricity. It is not hard to guess what this might threaten.
@ kuhni-na-dom
What substances are dangerous? Curl your fingers! Asbestos, PVA, particle board and mineral wool are powerful carcinogens that cause cancer. PVC, polystyrene and polyurethane foam are toxic, and even flammable. Well, synthetic glues and varnishes are "sponsors" of asthma and other respiratory diseases.
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