Tips to protecting your home from this unending rain

The rainy season this year seems to us to last forever and we can't wait for the scorching sun to come back to our rescue. But before the rains go, I'll leave you with few tips on how to take care of your home to avoid home damages. 

Make use of these tips and keep your family safe. 

Be warm; You first have to protect yourself from the rain before you will be able to take care of other challenges. Always keep your windows shut especially when its rainy to keep the house warm and cozy and after the rain, you can open the windows for ventilation. 

Leaking roof;  Make sure to take care of every leakages at the roof top of your house. If you do not know how to do it, you can require the services of a professional to bail you out.  Ensuring you and your family safety is key.

Cracked walls; This is as important as well not addressing it as a problem could be the beginning of many problems you don’t want. Check every exterior plaster to make sure there are no cracks and if there are, make sure to do justice to them.  

Gutter; Make sure to clean remove dirts from your gutters, because a build up of trash in your gutter can lead to a flooded estate/street. You do not necessarily need a professional to clean up your gutters and it is advised to keep it clean at least once a week. 

Electrical issues: I always advise that one hires a professional on anything one is not too sure of. If you notice any slight fault, DO NOT take it for granted. Call the electrician to come fix it for you. 

Trim overgrown grass or hedges; Not many Nigerians trim their grasses on a norm, but I strongly advise not to take your overgrown grasses for granted this rainy season. Reason is simple. Snakes and other water-bodied animals enjoy this season too, and so can take advantage of this and choose your home to relax. Take time out to trim your hedges!

I hope this was helpful? 

Do you have any tips that was not listed one can use during this rainy season? Share them with us!