Get Ready For The Holidays With These Home Repair Tips

Holiday preparations are exciting and stressful all at the same time, but you can get ahead of the stress by preventing the likelihood of things going wrong — it just necessitates doing a home repair or two. With the seven tips we listed below, your home will be as ready as it can be for the soon-to-be holiday antics. Consider this your ultimate Christmas repair checklist. 

7 Essential Home Repair And Maintenance Tips To Prepare For A Safe, Fun Holiday Season

1. Test Carbon Monoxide And Smoke Detectors

Both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are pivotal for protecting your home and your loved ones from fire damage and carbon monoxide leaks. Since delayed responses can rob you of life-saving seconds, you need to make sure such detectors are working optimally at all times, especially when all your loved ones are gathered to celebrate the holidays. 

To test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, you should use the dedicated test button and change the batteries. If you can't find the test button, get in touch with the manufacturer to learn how to test it. If your detectors are over a decade old, it's best to replace them with newer models. Modern versions come with enhanced sensitivity and improved features to boost your protection.

2. Monitor Heat Systems

Space heaters and radiators can be a fire risk if used unsafely. From blocked vents causing overheating to a lack of regular maintenance to space heaters being left unattended, your home is at risk of disaster during winter for such reasons. Follow these home heating repair and maintenance tips to improve the health and safety of your family:

• Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions, especially when it comes to space heaters. This means ensuring they're placed on level ground and aren't left unattended. Never leave them on when you go to sleep or leave the room. 
• Schedule professional maintenance to guarantee efficiency and safety throughout winter. 
• Place flammable objects away from heat sources. 
• Make sure vents are blockage-free. 

3. Fix Any Loose Floorboards Or Wobbly Stairs

You probably have a creaky stair or dodgy floorboard you've been meaning to fix. If so, it's worth repairing before Grandma and the rest of your family arrive. Focus on the entry steps and any outdoor areas your relatives will need to traverse, as well as bathroom flooring. Ideally, check and secure handrails and put rubber treads on your stairs to prevent slipping on shiny wooden floors. 

4. Prevent Frozen Pipes

Being without water is a crisis for anybody, but that problem is compounded when your family is over for the holidays. So, prevent frozen pipes by:

• Keeping your house heated
• Opening bathroom and kitchen cabinets to let warm air hit the pipes
• Closing the garage door
• Adequately insulating the pipes

5. Know Where To Turn If Things Go Wrong

You've fixed everything you can and prevented all sorts of damage. However, even the best home repair preparations can't stop life's unexpected events. Issues can and will arise that necessitate quick fixes. Unfortunately, that tends to come with a pretty steep price tag, especially during the holidays. Couple that with the rising costs of living and it seems nearly impossible to keep up with. 

But you aren't alone. Mississippi Title Loans, Inc. can supply a convenient, safe loan option to handle any unexpected expense and get your festivities back on track. Whether you're dealing with a perilous roof or require HVAC repairs, a title loan is an option.

This type of loan allows you to borrow money without providing perfect credit. You can be approved with poor, fair, or good credit. We use other factors (like the value of your car, truck, or van) to figure out how much we can lend you (between $300 and $2,500). To gain approval for a title loan from us, you only need three things:

• A lien-free title to your vehicle;
• A car, truck, or van (we don't accept motorcycles, tractors, trailers, RVs, or other vehicle types); and
• A state-issued identification showcasing your full name, date of birth, and portrait photograph.

We place a lien on your currently lien-free title to secure the loan, and you'll keep your car while you make repayment. There's no need to panic about finding other ways to get around throughout the festive period!

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Keeping your loved ones safe over Christmas is essential to a happy, joyful occasion. And to do that, you need to follow our necessary home repairs. From testing carbon monoxide detectors to preventing frozen pipes to clearing walkways and securing decorations, our above-mentioned guidelines will ensure everyone stays happy and healthy. 

But if a disaster does occur, you can turn to Mississippi Title Loans, Inc. for a title loan of up to $2,500. This financial reprieve can help shed some of the monetary anxiety you are dealing with this holiday season. Kickstart loan proceedings by filling in our online form now.

Note: The content provided in this article is only for informational purposes, and you should contact your financial advisor about your specific financial situation.