Renovations that cannot be postponed

Usually repairs are planned history. Indeed, you need to think over everything, save up money, buy everything you need … But there are cases when repairs cannot be postponed in any case. We admit that in most cases we are talking about emergency situations and spot works. Let’s talk about this in more detail.

We list all the cases when postponing repair work is contraindicated:

1. The tap is flowing. Even if it doesn’t flow, it drips. All the same, it is a loss of water, plus an annoying sound. In addition, once such problems have begun, they can get worse. It is best not to overtighten and try to repair the current mixer. If it does not work out, you will face additional costs for a new faucet and plumbing services, if you cannot install it yourself.

2. Leaking toilet cistern. Again, this is a waste of water and a murmur that becomes an annoying noise. wrote in detail how to fix the toilet cistern yourself, therefore, we are sure you will fix this problem;

3. Any other leak. If these are pipes in your house, you will have to look for the cause, the place of damage to the pipe or joint, and then seal it or change – only this section or the entire system. If the roof is leaking in the house – repair it yourself or with the help of an urgently called contractor, in the apartment – contact the management company;

4. The appearance of mold. Even if mold has appeared in only one corner of the house, the fight against it and the causes of such a problem should be started immediately. You will be surprised how quickly a small black speck will spread along a wall or ceiling! Do not hesitate to start implementing activities aimed at eliminating mold so that the problem does not become global;

5. Dampness, moisture, water in the basement. This is also a problem that needs to be dealt with urgently, because it can affect not only the cellar itself, but the entire atmosphere in the house, if the basement is under it. We wrote how to get rid of the water in the basement;

6. Invasion of pests. Yes, termites are rare in Russia. There are only in the south and the Far East, and even then not everywhere. However, there are bark beetles, shashel, and just rodents that can damage the finish, spoil the structure of a wooden house. They need to be fought without delay, otherwise it will get worse, insects and rodents multiply incredibly quickly in favorable conditions for them;

7. The seals peeled off, cracked. If we are talking about plastic windows, then use our instructions for replacing them. However, seals can also become unusable on the sink and door, at the junction of the bathtub with the wall, between the wall and the countertop. They change simply, so there is no point in delaying the replacement – dirt and moisture will get inside, the problem will worsen;

8. The drainage system is clogged. We’re not just talking about problems with roof gutters, but also drainage systems around the house in general. For example, storm water inlets need regular maintenance and repair if necessary;

9. Rotten planks on the floor. This problem can arise not only on the veranda or open terrace, but also in the house, the bathhouse. The floor should be urgently changed, and new boards must be treated with antiseptics. It is also necessary to check the lags, because they could also be touched by rot, and this is the basis of the entire floor;

10. Broken window. It is understood here that one cannot live without glass. Even in the summer. It happens that only one camera breaks, that is, without a through hole. But all the same, it is impossible to delay the replacement of glass.