We have all seen them, the beautiful older homes that bring back fond memories of our childhood BUT when we check the wiring, it is often enough to make your hair stand on end! This list of things to take care of in older homes is a 'must read'.

Via Ron Holborn, Commercial & SFR: Anaheim CA. Real Estate & Short Sale Specialist (Short Sales, Foreclosures, Rentals, Income Real Estate):

Older homes need special attention. Watch for five tips on how to keep your older home safe and going strong.

 

1. If your home has an old boiler system, replace with a modern, efficient boiler or furnace for energy savings.

2. If central air isn’t an option, consider installing a large ventilation fan or whole-house fan in the attic. The fan can bring in a breeze through the open windows in the house.

3. If your home has knob and tube electrical wiring, replace it with a safer, modern system with a new electric panel and house wiring.

4. Inspect the roof every six months. Replace or repair worn or cracked shingles immediately. If the roof is more than 20 years old and most shingles are worn or damaged, it’s time to replace it.

5. Steel plumbing pipes can clog from internal rusting. Replace them before they burst or reduce your water pressure.

Some more tips added by commentors below!

Hella Rothwell - "Paint it often!"

Joy Daniels - "And if you are selling - consider a PRE-INSPECTION. . . benfitting both the seller and the buyer."

Ann Nguyen - "They should be on a maintenance schedule so big problems do not suddenly crop up."

 Eileen Hsu - "my biggest advice is to stay on top of the house fixing small things so they don't become a big problem and expense down the road when everything suddenly breaks or stops working."

 

 

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2 Comments on How to Care for Older Homes - 5 Basic Tips

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2011
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Great re post Barbara - Jo's some of the older homes just need a little TLC, I love these older homes.
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2011
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Joyce - I am also a big fan of older homes!
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