Home Care Tips for the Rainy Season

If a person lives in a certain part of the world where there is a different rainy season then person enjoys the weather and also it leads to frustration that this time of the year brings. But it is important to think who doesn't love rain? It leads to the emotions like no other season can and fill everything in life. On the other side there are drastic complications that rain brings. These problems if not cured in time may lead to the long term serious damage that would be left unchecked. Below are some of the precautions and tips, if followed may hopefully let person relax and enjoy this time of the year.

Waterproof Your Roof

Roofs should be checked carefully and any defect should be corrected well in time before the rains arrive. If a person does not cure this problem then all it would lead to is water will seep into person’s house and will cause more problems. Go over one's roof along with a fine tooth comb, especially if it is a tiled roof. One should replace or repair tiles immediately.

Person should also check carefully drains and gutters for blockage and clean them out on regular intervals. Inside the house, one should check all the roof ceilings for any kind of leakage. Employ an expert professional for this work. A sound water-proof translates into a worry free rainy season.

Varnish Doors and Windows

Wooden windows and doors also require special attention. If possible, varnish them. It will hold humidity from making them swell up. If they do swell up they might not closed properly. In such case person can use sandpaper on the affected areas and grease the hinges. Stained exterior wood doors require frequent refinishing due to the sun exposure, dampness and inclement weather.

How often one need to replenish doors depends upon the quality of the original stain and varnish and if the outside door is fully exposed or partially protected from weather. Exposure to water and sunlight can lead to wood in discoloring it and cracking it.

Storing Carpets, Curtains and Clothes

One should stow curtains, expensive carpets and rugs till the raining season passes. Person should make sure that all these expensive things are stored in a water proof place. This will not only help them in keeping dry but will also them in keeping silverfish.

If talking about silverfish, there are some non-toxic substances available in market that helps them in keeping at bay. Cloves, camphor and neem leaves help keeping carpets and clothes in a better condition.

A well ventilated house Is likely to suffer from mildew. Good ventilation keeps moisture from building up. Humidity also promotes the growth of termites which can create havoc in person's home. Ventilation can prevent this to some extent. Also effective against termites are adequate pest control and varnishing wooden surfaces. Too much humidity results to electrical problems as well, potentially causing lot of damage to the house.

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