Top 5 Pitfalls New Candlewood Lake Homeowners Must Avoid

Top 5 Pitfalls New Candlewood Lake Homeowners Must Avoid

 

Buying a Candlewood Lake home is a major financial move and gives you a sense of pride brought about by finally achieving the American Dream of homeownership. Since your home is your most valuable asset, you do not want to make mistakes that may cost you thousands of dollars or potentially put your home at risk. 

Read on for some common pitfalls that new homeowners must avoid.

1. Ignoring small problems

As a new homeowner, you must keep in mind that a small problem has the potential to become a major issue if left unattended. Do not allow this to happen to your lakefront property in Candlewood Lake. Deal with issues that come up on the onset while they are still small. It is always worth the time or effort in hiring a handyman to protect your investment.

2. Carelessly hammering or drilling into walls

You better think twice if you are planning on drilling your walls for hanging shelves, closet systems, and artworks proceed carefully. Remember that beneath your wall are plumbing pipes, ductwork, wires, and cables. If you want to take care of your newly bought home for sale in Candlewood Lake, drill only 1 ¼ inches deep. This measurement is enough to clear drywall and plaster but not deep enough to reach most wires and pipes.

3. Overloading upper kitchen cabinets

Lower cabinets rest on the floor while upper cabinets are hung from walls. Most new homeowners get tempted to store extra set of dishes in upper cabinets. However, this can load the cabinet beyond its capacity. If this happens, you usually end up with sagging shelves or cabinets detaching from the wall.

4. Immediately attempting remodeling projects

As much as possible, avoid attempting to remodel parts of your home within a year after moving in. Give yourself enough time to settle in and get to know all the rooms in the house. Doing so will allow you to figure out your budget. A year is an appropriate timeframe to calculate your monthly expenses such as mortgage, utility bills, and other costs that come with homeownership and determine what your leftover budget is for remodeling projects.

5. Not knowing your property’s boundaries

As a homeowner, you should know exactly where your property lines lie. This is especially important if you are planning on building a fence or if you want to do any planting near the line to avoid problems with neighbors and avoid encroaching on an adjacent property. Be sure to know where your property lines are before doing any exterior work.

Visit http://www.CandlewoodLakeCTRealEstate.com today for more ideas and tips on home selling, home buying, and home improvement.

If you want to work with a real estate professional who can assist you in buying or selling Candlewood Lake homes, call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt, at (203) 994-4297. I have the knowledge, expertise, and tools to help you close that deal.