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List of Things To Complete During The Year

I Have A List Of Things I Want To Get Done Every Day

I put the most complex tasks at the top of the list because I want to get them done while I’m well-rested in the morning. I may start off trimming trees, mowing the lawn, or moving snow, depending on the season. As the day progresses, I may wash clothes, vacuum, pick garden beans, pay bills, and then end the day reading a magazine.

List Of Things I Want To Hire Someone To Complete

I hire someone to cut down any dead or diseased trees in my yard. If I don’t keep on top of that, a tree could fall and cause severe damage to a building, or a branch could fall on you while you are mowing or walking under the tree, injuring or killing you. Buildings need constant repair to look good, and well-maintained buildings last much longer than those left in disrepair. Schedule a contractor quickly before they become fully booked for the year. Hire reputable repair persons and make sure you check their credentials. I hire roofers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and small-equipment repair technicians.

If You Do Not Keep A List Of What You Want Accomplished, The Repair Will Get Overlooked

Writing things down keeps the repair on your mind, so you will schedule it when someone becomes available. Never let something get so bad that it can no longer be repaired; you’ll have to start from scratch, which will be much more expensive and aggravating. If you don’t replace your water heater, it will eventually leak, and water will run everywhere in your home, potentially damaging your floors and requiring costly replacement.

Do Not Put Off Repairs Until The Item Stops Working

I can’t guarantee your furnace will work in a blizzard if you don’t have it checked at least every two years, and no one will come out in a raging blizzard to help you. If your furnace, water heater, refrigerator, or freezer starts making banging sounds, it is about to bite the dust, so replace it now before you end up with spoiled food, no hot water, or no heat in your home.

A Simple Repair Can Become A Complex Repair Soon

If your toilet is leaking, it can rot your entire floor, so you may have to install new floor joists, a new floor and tile, and, of course, a new toilet. Please make sure you put new tar around your chimney, as old tar can develop pinholes and leak through your roof, rotting the wood next to the chimney and requiring new underlayment and at least part of a new roof. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Keep marking things off your repair list, and you can rest assured your home will be in tip-top order.

Fixing Things After A Storm

Getting A Repairman

Getting a repairman after a horrible storm is not an easy task, as they get booked up quickly. I have a repairman whom I have had for several years, and he is excellent at his work. He is swamped, of course, so it takes a while before he can get your job completed, but he is worth the wait. Have a standing agreement with your repairman, such as having him make repairs for you on a yearly or regular basis.

Get References If You Have Never Hired The Person Before

A woman told me she hired a roofer and he put nails right through the sheetrock in her home. Another party had the roofer lay the new shingles over the old ones, even though it was supposed to be a complete tear-off. I had a roofer who hired a lot of men, and they were all working in the same area. The whole overhang fell off. Luckily, I had witnesses of the event, and he fixed it up to inspection standards by the city. We had hired a carpenter years ago, and he wanted to cut around the light fixtures to put up new ceiling tile instead of taking them down first and cutting a small hole for the wires—some workers you have to keep an eye on constantly. I also like to watch workers so I can learn how to make the repairs myself.

Tree Services

I have an excellent tree service now, and their work is superb. Some tree services try to charge women three times the amount they would charge a man. Women ask the men in your neighborhood what they are paying for tree removal or trimming similar to what you want done, so you will not be fleeced.

Keep A Journal Of Their Work Hours

I keep track of their hours, and before they leave for the day, we agree on their hours to avoid any surprises when it comes time to pay them. Some workers will sit around and do nothing and expect you to pay them for that.

Make it Crystal Clear On What You Want Your Worker To Do.

If you do not tell your worker what color or quality of material you want him to buy, that is your problem, as you did not specify.

Electrican

I have had the same electrician for many years, and he does top-quality work, and that is what you want when it comes to electrical repairs. Faulty wiring can lead to your house burning down. Having an electrician who has worked for you for years ensures that he will come ASAP if you lose your wiring mast that leads to your house in a horrible storm.

Plumber, Heating, And AC

I have an excellent plumber, heating, and AC company that takes care of my repairs quickly. Lightning hit my AC in a summer storm, and they had a new AC in three days. Establish a good relationship with your maintenance specialists and tell them that you love the top-quality work that they do for you.