Owning a home is a 24-7 job. Unlike an apartment or condo, there is much for you to think about. From the plumbing to appliances, anything can go wrong at any time. Besides enjoying your home, the number one job you have in your home is to maintain it. Regular maintenance on your home can help you keep things from breaking. Small tasks throughout the year should be easy enough for you to handle, but bigger tasks, especially those that are seemingly dangerous, should be handled by professional contractors.

As a homeowner, what kind of jobs around the house can you do yourself without the help of a contractor?

• Change batteries in smoke detectors.
• Change out the HVAC filters.
• Clean the garbage disposal.
• Make sure your fire extinguisher is up-to-date.
• Test your smoke and carbon dioxide detectors.
• Check the water softener.
• Test your water heater pressure relief valve.
• Deep clean your house twice a year.
• Clean your gutters.
• Replace a broken part of an appliance.
• Change lightbulbs.

These are just a few maintenance things you can do throughout your home during the year to keep everything in good condition. However, if you need a bigger task done or a remodeling job, it’s time to call a contractor.  Want to rewire your basement? Move where your fridge is in the kitchen? Install a new sink in the bathroom? Knock down a wall? You’re better off hiring a contractor who has an expertise working with wires, plumbing, and structures. You don’t want to electrocute yourself, fall, flood your home or compromise the structure of your home. Leave it to the professionals.

We are a Florida contractor licensing company, who have helped thousands of contractors get their licenses. When you hire a contractor, you’re hiring someone with expertise, experience, and education in their field.

If you want to get your contractor license or know someone who does, we’re here to help you make it happen. To get your Florida contractor’s license or other state license, click our Florida contractor’s license page or call us at 239-777-1028.