Maintenance refers to “home maintenance.” Living in Oak Hollow Park is comfortable until the reality sets in that your 40 year old home comes with a never-ending to-do list. From unexpected repairs and must-do tasks to prevent expensive problems. I will share my experiences. Often, I have some wonderful “contractors” on “speed-dial” to fix the projects I tried to fix myself. I hope reading this post will help you have fewer problems than I have had.
I have lived here in Oak Hollow Park for 20 years. My HVAC system is the original, so that makes it over 40 years old. A few contractors have come and gone, warning me that my HVAC system too old to last much longer. But with some upkeep and a few bandages, it keeps cooling …
I purchased 2 new garage doors and 2 motors about 20 years ago. About 2 years ago, I had a garage door spring break, it sounded like a shotgun blast, fortunately, I only had to replace the garage door springs. Recently, I noticed both garage door going up and down a little crooked. I looked …
Homes need love too As I age, I notice I need to pay more attention to my health, and my 40 year old home needs more love too. My old home needs preventative maintenance, before something “big” breaks down. Old houses are like old people in that they both show their age through a distinct character …
