Six Ways to Create a Low Maintenance Home

If you are making the exciting transition from renter to new homeowner, one of the things that you should prepare yourself for is the maintenance of your new home. High maintenance homes can be costly, tiring, and time-consuming to care for, especially if you have a busy schedule. Fortunately there are many features that you can incorporate into your home from the get-go to ensure that your home is (almost) maintenance-free!

As experienced new home builders in the Far North, these are our tips for creating a low-maintenance home that is easy to care for.

Laminate/Concrete Flooring

If you are looking for a low-maintenance flooring option, two popular materials are laminate and concrete. These floors are easy to sweep and mop and do not require the deep level of care that solid timber floors do.

Debris Deflecting Gutters

One of the tasks that most homeowners dread is cleaning out the gutters. It can be time-consuming, messy, and even dangerous if you don’t have a stable ladder. Fortunately, there are new debris-deflecting gutters that do most of this work for you!

Metal Roofing

Metal roofing has come a long way in the past decade or so. Modern metal roofing solutions are long lasting, durable, and low-maintenance.

Cladded Windows

Cladded windows may be slightly more expensive than regular windows, but they are well worth the initial cost as they can assist your home in being more energy efficient and reduce your need for temperature control within your home.

Composite Lumber Decking

A deck provides a great space for relaxing outside, but wooden decks need to be resealed every few years to avoid splintering. A great alternative is composite lumber decking, which requires practically zero maintenance.

Native Plants

When it comes to your garden, you want to opt for native plants, which are usually much simpler to care for. If you want to avoid watering and mowing a lawn, you may also want to choose astroturf instead of grass.

If you already own a home that doesn’t have any of these low-maintenance features, you can always invest in renovations and upgrades to create a home that requires very little maintenance.

Are you looking for a professional new home builder in the Far North that can handle your new home build? Here at Kerikeri Builders, we have built dozens of low-maintenance homes that are specifically designed to be easy to look after. Make your dream home a reality by getting in touch with our team today.