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Caring For and Dressing Up Old Homes

Saturday, June 25th, 2016

The Hooker Furniture Living Room Malawi Tonga Stationary Sofa will look great in an old home.

The Hooker Furniture Living Room Malawi Tonga Stationary Sofa will look great in an old home.

When you happen to live in an old home or are thinking of buying or remodeling an existing one, then prepare yourself to some old house issues. There are mere nuisances and there are also problems that could cause danger. Before you get down to business, you must prepare for the costs and issues that are associated with old home ownership.

What Is An Old Home?

Just what, exactly, is an old home? Do you know how to categorize one?

This can be a bit difficult to define but most designers classify this to be any home that is 30 years and older.

Old Home Issues

Homes often age slowly and majority of the problems that ensue occur gradually. It is important to have a continuous maintenance for every home. Of course, the older the structure, the more issues that would probably impact its safety as well as its livability; one of such issues is the problem on foundation.

An uneven floor is indicative of a serious problem that should be taken care of by a structural engineer. There are also less obvious signs that could manifest over time.  For instance, doors or windows that no longer latch properly could also be indicative of foundation problems. Other signs include drywall cracks especially on windows and doors.

Quick exterior inspections should be done to look for bulges on walls or any other sections that do not appear too perfect.

You can also have the foundation inspected for flaking and chipping. A simple way to check is to use a screwdriver to know the current hardness of the concrete. Never ignore hairline cracks on concrete as they are often signs of a major problem. Just to be on the safe side, if you see such things in your old home, then have a structural engineer take a look.

Small foundation repairs could cost as little as $1,000 or it could be more depending on the case that needs to be checked and repaired.

Another old home problem is that of a leaking roof. Over time, this could slowly corrode your home, leaving the roof to a critical condition. If you see water spots on your ceiling, then these are signs of roof problems. Window and plumbing leaks can result in stains.

Water spots found on exterior walls are signs of flashing issues on your roof. Should these occur, make a thorough inspection of the roof tiles or shingles. Cupping, missing, cracking or flashing tiles or shingles all point to issues that could become worse over time. Look at the attic for any signs of moisture. See also if you can see through the roof boards during the day.

What about popcorn ceilings? These should be removed by professionals especially when there is asbestos to be addressed.

Other problems like fixture finishes, paint that is out of style, old countertops and cabinets all need one thing – modernization. Repainting is quite easy as is the replacement of fixtures. But if there are outdated countertops, cabinets and tiles to alter, you could look at a bigger project in your hands. What would make this project more complicated is if you also need to deal with electrical and plumbing problems.

If you’re thinking that these are all that you should look into, think again. You may also have a problem with poor drainage as well as waterproofing. If you smell something musty in the basement, then you definitely have mold there.

When the concern is old furnishings, then the solution is to redress your home with new pieces.

Remember that these problems did not happen in just a few years. So make a careful list of what needs to be repaired and take on these issues one day at a time. Again, if uncertain, always ask for the help of a professional.

Hooker Furniture Dining Room Chatelet Round Dining Table with One 20in Leaf

Hooker Furniture Dining Room Chatelet Round Dining Table with One 20in Leaf

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