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Prioritize home repairs

Separate potentially hazardous faults from cosmetic work.

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Done when

Potentially dangerous faults are prioritized ahead of decoration.

Separate potentially hazardous faults from cosmetic work.

Who this is for

For immediate danger, leave and seek help rather than completing a spreadsheet.

Why this matters

An assessment contact avoids guessing urgency for essential systems.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. List problems with symptoms and locations.
  2. Ask a caretaker or technician to assess electrical, gas, water and structural concerns.
  3. Arrange hazardous issues first, then budget cosmetic work.

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