We build our houses
carefully and meticulously, using the best expertise
that we can afford, in the hope that we will not
encounter any major problems once we start living
there. But as time passes we realize that there are a
number of common problems that we encounter in our
day-to-day life. Some of these problems are a result
of a change in weather; insects that infest our homes
from time to time cause some of them and some of them
are a result of faulty construction.
There are a number of problems
that are related to moisture. Too much or too little moisture can
different problems. Too much moisture due to seepage of water into
ceilings, walls or basements can cause mold and mildew. Both these
if not dealt with properly and prevented effective can cause
permanent damage to the affected areas, besides giving off a musty
smell. Increase in the levels of humidity can cause mold and
mildew as well. Decrease in the levels of humidity can have an
adverse effect on out health. We should ensure that the level of
humidity is just right in our homes. Moisture in the exterior
walls can cause the paints to peel away. These problems once
recognized should be controlled at once and measures taken to
prevent them.
Common house pest insects like mosquitoes; ants, bees and
cockroach infest all homes, though the degree of infestation
varies from home to home. These insects can cause structural
damage to the house and are a health hazard. Read tips on how to
deal with these pests and control them. There are weather related
problems like the formation of roof ice dams in winter after snow.
These too have to be dealt with to prevent permanent roof. All
these are common house problems with solutions to control the
situation and measure to prevent them from reoccurring.
