The Most Common and Costly Mistakes Made by New Homeowners

A new home is one of the biggest purchases homeowners will make in their lifetimes. Regrettably, sometimes costly mistakes are made by various parties of the transaction - builders, remodeling contractors, or even the new homeowners, themselves. Knowing a few of the common mistakes homeowners make can prevent future snafus from happening and save you lots of time, headaches and most importantly, money.
From David MacLellan, George Wolfson, and Douglas Hansen, authors of The Home Book, here are some of the most common costly mistakes made by new homeowners.Storing Household Goods on Garage and Attic Trusses.

1. Altering Finished Grades.  
2. Improperly attaching a Deck Trellis, Sunscreen, or Lanai Structure to the Home.
3. Allowing Irrigation Sprinkler Heads to Spray Against the Home.
4. Disconnecting or Not Using Bathroom and Laundry Vent Fans.
5. Walking on the Roof
6. Overloading Upper Cabinets.
7. Tinting Dual Pane Windows.
8. Incorrectly Installing a Security Alarm / Penetration of Windows and Walls.

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