After closing, sod is the most maintenance intensive component for your new home. This is what will take the most time and energy to properly care for in the first weeks after closing day.

By its nature, concrete develops cracks over time. This is normal and can be expected, despite all precautions taken during installation.

To utilize your air conditioning system fully and efficiently, you should understand that it is a total, whole-house system.

It is important to check your exterior and interior doors often to keep them properly maintained.

If you don’t have any hot water, it’s a good idea to check your pilot light. Most McBride homes will have a status light that’s blinking to show there is an active pilot light.

Circuit breakers are sensitive systems which trip easily to prevent electrical shock, typically found in your basement or mechanical room.

Throughout your first year of ownership as your home goes through the various weather seasons, some slight cracking, nail “pops”, or drywall seams may become visible on walls or ceilings.

Periodic inspection and caulking or grouting is a homeowner maintenance responsibility and will prevent costly repairs if done regularly.

Many plumbing clogs happen in the p-trap, the curved portion of the drain pipe under the sink and are caused by improper garbage disposal use.