New House Nightmares You Can Easily Fix

Eugene Williams

http://diydad.info/

Buying a new home is an exciting time. You’re looking forward to settling into the place you’ve been dreaming about, but if you uncover an issue right before closing or right after moving in, it’ll really take the wind out of your sails. Happily, many problems that look awful at first glance turn out to be not so bad. Read on for resources that will help you determine what you need to do about some common new house troubles. 
Weird Water
Discovering the water you drink and bathe in isn’t so great can be unsettling to say the least, but most water-related issues can be remedied easily. 

• Run a quick check on the quality of your tap water to determine if a filtration system is needed.
• Off-smelling, foul-tasting and contaminated water can often be corrected with the addition of a quality filtration system.
• Cloudiness is typically from tiny air bubbles, and you might just need to clean the faucet aerator. 
• Rustiness in your hot tap water often indicates it’s time to drain or replace the water heater. 

Unpleasant Air
You can’t feel at ease in a place if the air quality is unpleasant. Sometimes there is a simple fix, and sometimes there isn’t.

• Bad odors should be tracked down and dealt with at the source, whether it’s a mildewed washing machine or a clogged drain.
• Cigarette odors require a multi-pronged attack. 
• Mugginess might just be from the weather, or your air conditioner might be worn out. 
• Oftentimes installing an air filtration system can refresh otherwise off-putting air quality. 

Cracking Walls
Maybe when you first looked at the house, the furniture and decor distracted you from the cracks. Or maybe you’re discovering they are worse than what you thought. Dig deeper for answers.

• Determine what type of cracks you’re seeing. 
• Drywall cracks are common and can often be repaired by the homeowner. 
• A shifting foundation due to poor construction or drainage problems is often more serious and should be evaluated by a foundation repair expert. 
• Connect with Team Schuster Real Estate if you aren’t sure about a home you’re purchasing, or if it’s time to find a new one.

Realizing your new house isn’t what you thought can be upsetting, but many issues can be easily resolved. These resources will help you determine how serious those problems really are.