Why Your Door Won’t Close Properly - And, How to Fix It
Common reasons that a door will stop closing properly include loose hinges, settling in the foundation, misaligned strike plates, and paint/caulk buildup. These can be remedied using various repair techniques. Epic Home Repairs provides repairs for these issues in Chandler and Gilbert Arizona.
Top Drywall Issues in Rental Properties - and How to Prevent Tenant Complaints
When drywall damage occurs in a property, tenants notice, and often complain. Damage can be caused by mounting items to the wall, water damage, and more. Addressing the drywall damage is critical to tenant satisfaction.
Drywall Damage from Tenants: What’s Normal Wear and What’s Not?
After a property is vacated, there is often a need for drywall repair. What is considered normal wear and tear where it is a landlord’s responsibility to pay? And, what is considered damage that should come out of a tenant’s deposit? This post helps delineate between the two.
What Causes Cracks in Drywall — and When to Worry
Over time, drywall can crack, leading to a need to repair. The causes of these cracks are typically either water damage or settling of the home. Repair of these cracks is possible, and once the source of the issue is addressed, the drywall repair can last a very long time.
Wooden Gate Slats - How to Spot Damage Early & Keep Your Gate Looking Sharp!
The slats on a wooden gate rot over time, requiring replacement. Rather than repainting, it’s typically best to spend a small bit more to replace the wood slats rather than repainting them. This results in a longer-lasting solution.
How to Ensure Proper Sealing and Waterproofing Around Vanities
Getting proper sealing around a vanity ensures water doesn’t leak off the countertop and cause damage to the surrounding wall. Professionals ensure the right type of sealant is used so that there is a good seal that is also paintable.
Vanity Upgrades as Part of Lease Renewal Incentives
Upgrading a bathroom vanity can help provide the incentives needed to get a tenant to stay in a property longer.
ROI of Bathroom Upgrades in Rental Properties
Bathroom upgrades help properties look great! Nice looking properties entice tenants to rent your property, resulting in less vacancies.
Why Smart Landlords Don’t DIY Repairs — They Hire Experts
When landlords do repairs themselves, they subject themselves to many risks, including code violations, tenant dissatisfaction, and insurance claims. Smart landlords hire licensed contractors to they can have peace of mind.
Tenant Complaints About Repairs? Here’s How to Solve Them for Good
Repairing properties quickly after receiving a maintenance request helps keep tenants happier, and more likely to stay in the property when it comes time to renew their lease.
Avoid Legal Trouble: What Arizona Landlords Must Know About Repair Timelines
When a tenant requests a repair, there are timelines that must be followed to remain compliant with the law. However, getting the repairs done faster than the absolute minimum required by law is typically good business practice. Fast repairs help keep tenants happy and properties occupied.
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Fixes: Protecting Your Property Value
When repairing your home, cheap contractors may end up being more expensive, and result in loss of long-term property value. When selecting a contractor, ones that cost more might be a better value when considering the value they add to the property.
Fixing a Foul Problem: Replacing Wax Rings on Toilets That No Longer Seal
When a toilet starts leaking at the base, it may be time to replace the wax ring that connects the toilet to the drainpipe. It’s important to act quickly, as allowing the toilet to continue leaking could cause additional damage.
Hot Water Heater Maintenance: Flushing a Hot Water Heater
Regular hot water heater maintenance is critical to ensuring your hot water heater lasts a long time.
Baseboards: Repairing a Water Damaged Baseboard
Baseboard have water damage? This isn’t uncommon in bathrooms, and can happen in other areas as well. Replacing a baseboard well takes craftsmanship, and is a great way to improve the look of a room
Lost Your Ceiling Fan Remote? Here’s what to do next:
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Instant Hot Water Heaters = Instant Hot Cocoa!
Instant hot water heaters are stored underneath sink cabinets, and provide hot water with the touch of a button. They are great for hot cocoa during the winter months!
Broken Door Jamb? Here’s what to do next
When a door jamb is broken, it will need to be repaired to restore proper operation of the door. This post contains information on what can be done when a door jamb is compromised.
Windows: Repairing a Window that Won’t Stay Open
Window not staying up when opened? There are components that are inside the window frame which typically keep the window up. When these components fail over time, they may cease to keep the window open. Luckily, they can often be replaced.
Repairing Nail Holes After Tenant Move-Out
Need to repair holes after a tenant has vacated the property? Depending on the size of the hole, there are a couple of approaches that will work great.