Now that you have settled down and arrived at your newly built home, it is time to learn a few tips to properly care and maintain your home, so you don’t have to learn the hard (and expensive) way!

For starters, it is a good idea to become familiar with the technical side of your home and see what areas could use some extra attention. A lot of money saving techniques work by saving a small amount of money overtime, so it is best to take advantage of these tips as soon as you move in to your newly built home! Some of these tips include: checking insulation, sealing your floors, taking advantage of ceiling fans/investing in a programmable thermostat, siding with energy efficient appliances, getting organized while there is no mess, plan your yard now, and more!

Starting at the top of the list, insulating your attic, windows, and doors will conserve the temperature in your home longer, letting you save money on HVAC. This goes hand in hand with programmable thermostats, which allow lots of custom features such as auto-turn off while you aren’t home.

A common house maintenance expense is taking care of your flooring, whether that be sanding or refurbishing. If you make the call early on to seal your floor, you provide an extra layer of protection that can save you money long term.

Another tip is to organize your belongings now. You can avoid that junk filled garage by planning now!  It is also smart to plan for the future with your lawn care. That means planting trees that won’t be full grown for years. Try to plant them in an area that can provide much needed shade, without getting too close to concrete or sprinkler lines. So, keep these newly built home maintenance tips in mind and see how much money and stress you can save yourself!