“Rainy days are as beautiful as they are a headache. That is why it is important to check your house thoroughly, otherwise problems can increase.” Nilesh was explaining to his friend Sahil on the phone, hearing that his wife Sarita laughed loudly and said, “You too, Nilesh, keep saying anything! How can so many problems come suddenly with the rains? We and they are not living in a hut, we are living in houses with concrete roofs. ” Nilesh smiled at this and said, “These small problems also become big amidst the excitement of rains, Sarita. In such a situation, everyone must get their house 'checked' before the rains arrive.” Nilesh is right to a large extent. The rainy season can give rise to many problems in the house. Therefore, if you pay a little attention to your house get it checked, and prepare it for the rainy season, then you will be able to enjoy this beautiful season.
Roof and drains
“Last year, during the rains, water collected on the roof and I didn't even know. Rahul used to go for a walk on the roof every day and after a few days, he got dengue. I can't tell you how much trouble I got into!" Meenal told her friend Sonakshi. Actually, during the rains, the problem of leaking roofs and water stagnation in the drains often arises. Due to this, water collects on the roof, in which mosquitoes start breeding. In such a situation, before the monsoon, you should check the condition of the roof of the house. If there is any crack or damaged part, get it repaired. Also, make sure that the drains of the roof, balcony, and courtyard are clean.
Walls and windows
“Mummy, look, there is such a big crack near the window! The rains are about to start, then mosquitoes will start coming into the house from here.” As soon as Akash said this, Madhu got into thinking and then she contacted the architect. The architect told Madhu that along with the roof, you should also know the condition of your walls and windows before the monsoon arrives. If there are cracks on your walls, it would be better to fill them with cement, so that there will be no dampness. If rainwater enters through any of your windows, then pack it with a strong polythene. Also, install mesh on the windows and doors to prevent the entry of rainy insects into the house. If there is a gap in the doors, then you can get a door guard installed. These are easily available online, which prevents water from entering the house.
Wiring of the house
“During the rainy season, the chances of electric shock increase a lot. So, get the electrical wires in the house checked thoroughly beforehand and get them repaired if needed”, Mrs. Sharma told her friend Mrs. Gupta. “All this is fine, but why have you put this plastic cover on the switchboard?” Mrs. Gupta asked. Mrs. Sharma replied, “There is dampness on this wall, so I covered it with a plastic cover so that electric current does not flow in the switchboard.” Anyway, experts say that it is very important to cover the exposed wires and check the earthing system of the house because in many cases these become the reason for electric shock in electronic devices.
Outdoor furniture
Everyone likes to sit in the garden, terrace, and balcony during the rainy season, but if you have placed wooden furniture in these places, then you will have to take care of it because due to rain this furniture can swell and get damaged. Therefore, during the rainy season, you can use plastic furniture instead of wooden furniture in the garden, terrace, and balcony.
The cupboard of knowledge
Everyone has books in their house. They not only increase knowledge but also contribute to the decor of the house. But during the rainy season, the bookcase kept in the house may face the problem of dampness and may get spoiled. Therefore, you have to store it properly during the rainy season. For this, before the rains start, keep naphthalene balls and silica gel pouches in the books to protect them from the smell of dampness and from getting spoiled. This can save the books from moisture as well as insects during the rains. At the same time, keep checking from time to time whether there is dampness in the cupboard or not.
Not carpet, rubber mat
During the rainy season, the carpets kept on the floor of the rooms get dirty the fastest, because the feet from outside come directly on the carpet. So, try using bamboo or
rubber mat instead of carpet during the rainy season. Bamboo or rubber absorbs water easily, whereas carpets made of cloth remain wet for many days and produce a bad smell.
Make every corner fragrant
The rainy season brings with it many problems. But you can avoid all these problems by getting timely inspection and repairs done. Bacteria grow a lot inside the house during this season. Therefore, the house must be cleaned and maintained in a better way. If you want to keep diseases away from the house during the rainy season, then after cleaning, put a few drops of your favorite essential oil in a small potpourri bowl in every room of the house. This will make every corner of your house and courtyard smell good and bacteria will not grow.
Think before the rains
Interior designer Trishna says the monsoon may be a very pleasant season, but along with happiness, it also brings challenges for your home and interior. The moisture and humidity during the rainy season can become a matter of concern for the care of our precious wood, linen, and terracotta items. Therefore, you should get your house waterproofed before the rains start. By doing this, there is no dampness on the roof or walls and you can enjoy the whole season without any worry. By properly waterproofing the house, water does not enter through the cracks in the walls and many things kept inside your house are saved from dampness. But this does not mean renovating the house at all, because renovation during the rainy season can invite many troubles. You should always renovate the house in dry weather. At the same time, by giving this treatment to your door-house before the rainy season, not only the house but you and your family can also remain safe.
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