How To Handle These Five Common Mishaps Every Homeowner Will Face Home Decoration Home Furniture Home Improvement by Anita Ginsburg - February 16, 2015 Five Common Mishaps Every Homeowner Will Face Buying a house and turning it into a home is a unique and satisfying experience. Over time, every homeowner will face common problems such as tax changes, utility rates and perhaps power outages due to a variety of occurrences. These are five mishaps that every homeowner will face over time. Dealing with them is fairly straightforward, if you keep these tips in mind. Roofing Storms, tree limbs, hail and the sun’s rays will all damage roofing. Create a savings account and have enough to cover insurance deductibles in the event that it is needed. Age and the weather will also take its toll on roofing materials, so over time, save enough to repair or replace the roof. Purchase the longest lasting, energy-efficient roof you can afford. Image – http://blog.allstate.com Water Heater Water heaters work beautifully until they get old or experience damage. Faulty plumbing, hard water or being hit by heavy objects will cause damage to inside or outside of the unit. It is best to call a professional to deal with water heating problems, as he or she will have specialized tools to fix various issues. When replacing a unit, purchase the most energy and water saving model affordable and have a professional install the appliance for you. Guests, Pets And Accidents Walls, flooring and exterior sheathing are sometimes no match for pets, guests or accidents. Baseballs, furniture or other objects can hit and damage walls, flooring or the house’s exterior sheathing. Small repairs may be taken care of as DIY projects, but larger repairs should be handled by professionals. Electrical In new or older homes, wire sheathing becomes hard and brittle. Wiring mistakes, improper wire size, wrong fuse usage and more can damage a circuit or create a fire hazard. If a fuse continually trips, a higher rated fuse is not the answer. A licensed electrician will identify and perform the repairs safely. In older homes, if the wiring is substandard, have it upgraded as the first priority for safety’s sake. Concrete Surfaces Driveways, walkways, patios and foundation slabs are all made of concrete. Moisture from the air, ground, rain and interior soak in due to concrete’s porous nature. Winter’s cold causes this moisture to freeze and create cracks. Changing temperatures cause the concrete to expand and contract, also causing weak areas and cracking. Licensed professionals will repair damages quickly and efficiently. Every homeowner will face challenges over time. Mishaps do not need to become sources of distress or hardship. By identifying them early, saving and planning ahead, they can be dealt with as they appear, making home ownership a pleasant and happy adventure. Informational credit to Childers Enterprises Inc.