You’re allowed a lot of freedom being a homeowner. But there are some tasks that you need to perform just to maintain the household. Some homeowners aren’t even fully aware of the full scope of which home improvement tasks are necessary for keeping your home happy and healthy. Here are some home improvement tasks that are often overlooked by homeowners.

”My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance.” - Tim Allen

Flushing the Water Heater

Here are the best home improvement tasks that might have slipped under the radar
Here's something most homeowners don't know about. Source: Instructables

Flushing the what…? How do you even do that? Well fear not, dear reader, this article has you covered. Most home improvement companies recommend you do this at least once every two years. Simply perform the following actions to flush your water heater:

  1. Shut off the electricity or gas to the heater
  2. Open the hot tap and let it run for a few minutes
  3. Shut off the cold tap
  4. Place a bucket under the system drain valve
  5. Open the drain valve
  6. Let drain until clear water flows out
  7. Put everything back the way it was

Reseal Stone Countertops

It's important to seal stone every now and then
Countertops need to be resealed, especially natural stone ones. Source: HGTV

If you have granite, marble, quartz, or natural stone countertops, you should be resealing them once a year. To reseal your countertops, you’re going to need a stone sealer of your choice. Simply scrub the counter with soap and water and wait 15 minutes before applying the seal. Works like a charm. This is a home improvement DIY tip that most homeowners are unaware about.

Reseal Bathroom Grout

Gotta clean out the grout
Be sure to pay attention to your bathroom tiles. Source: DIYstackxchange

Another lesser known seal issue is your bathroom’s grout. While this isn’t an urgent problem, over the years it can lead to your tiles moving and even falling out. This is one of those weekend home improvement projects that you should do once a year. In any case, you’ll need (again) the sealant. Simply apply it to your grout, and wipe away any excess material. Then wait 15 minutes and apply another coat. Failure to do this could lead to a buildup of bacteria and stains.

Cleaning Your Dryer Lint Screen

Don't forget about the lint dryer!
Here's a fire hazard to your home. Source: Greenlivingideas

Most people just brush off the excess lint and start a new load. Yet cleaning your lint screen is incredibly important, as failing to do so can lead to house fires. Numerous home improvement articles have addressed this issue, yet it’s still constantly overlooked by homeowners. In any case you can clean the lint screen simply by soaking it in hot water and dishwashing soap. Then lightly scrub it and air dry before inserting it back into the unit.

Powerwash Anything Outside that Isn’t Wooden

Power washing is the best way to clean off surfaces
It comes right off with a pressure cleaner. Source: Pressurewasherpower

Pressure cleaning itself is a criminally overlooked part of home maintenance. If you have vinyl, aluminum, or ceramic exterior materials attached to your home, you should definitely give them a good pressure cleaning every now and then. This is one of those easy do-it-yourself home improvements that only takes a couple of hours. Furthermore, pressure washing will kill off any mold, mildew, and bacteria stuck to the material. Just don’t do this to wood unless you want to peel the paint off.

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