Your house is your castle, your safe haven when you have had enough of the outside world. After a long day of work in Vancouver, you look forward to going home to relax. The last thing you want to do is tackle a list of maintenance chores. Don’t sweat it. With a few simple changes and some help from a reliable contractor like Alair Homes Vancouver, you will find that your home is practically maintenance-free.

Think Vinyl

When it comes to the siding on your house, vinyl is definitely the way to go. Your days of investing in painting will be done. Vinyl is attractive and easy to keep clean. Simply spray it with the pressure washer from time to time to bring it back to its original glory. You can choose from an assortment of colors and rest assured that your siding is built to last. If you should happen to lose a section due to storm damage or for some other reason, you can always replace one strip of siding. Alair Homes Vancouver can make quick work of siding your entire home, sparing you headaches. You’ll love the transformation when it is done.

Consider Fiberglass Doors for the Exterior

Fiberglass may not be the first choice that comes to mind when you need to replace the doors for the entrances to your home. However, it is an investment that will save you money in the long run. Doors that are fabricated out of fiberglass are versatile. You can paint or stain them in the same way that you would any other door. You can opt for a door that looks like it is made of wood, yet it will never warp the way wooden doors do.
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Cut Back on Your Yard Work

After putting on your forty hours or more at the office in Vancouver, you don’t need hours devoted to your yard. Trim back the work load by adding mulch and stones around your trees, flowerbeds, and walkway. There will be less trimming and the weed whacker can take a rest. Lay out an ample patio area in the front and back of your home to give yourself less mowing to do. You’ll have an attractive yard that is easier to maintain. If you want to skip mowing altogether, you can have turf installed instead. You’ll have the appearance of a lush, green lawn that will never need to be touched by a mower. Simply hose it off from time to time.

Decorate Your Interior in a Way that is Easy to Keep Clean

You don’t want to spend all of your time dusting and scrubbing inside your Vancouver home. Check out flooring options such as hardwood or laminate that is attractive and easy to maintain. All you will need is a quick sweep of a broom and a swish of a mop. Think about cabinets that are basic and can be wiped down with a cloth. Keep your floor plan open and cut back on knick knacks to reduce the amount of dusting in your home. You can actually enjoy your living space instead of spending all of your free time trying to keep it clean.

Install Windows that Flip Out

When Alair Homes Vancouver helps you with window installation, ask about windows that flip out. They actually fold down toward you when you are ready to clean, making it a breeze to get to the inside of your windows. You’ll find yourself doing the windows less often and you’ll love how much they sparkle.