5 Most Common Household Problems

The exciting part is buying your own house and lot in the Philippines. After this, as a bona fide homeowner you will be faced with the not-so-thrilling responsibility of homeownership and the house maintenance needs that come along with it.

If you have kids running and playing around, and pets leaving fur from here and there, especially in rugs and carpets, it could be double (maybe even triple!) the challenge.

If you need some helpful advice about house maintenance by identifying the most common household problems, this article can serve as your guide. Alongside these common house issues are their corresponding solutions to help you take the next best step in your home hygiene goals.

5 Most Common Household Problems

While we'd love to discuss family problems at home among Filipino families, as these are legitimate household matters worth discussing over, this article will focus more on home maintenance instead of touching on personal family issues, which we think would require a different space in a separate blog.

In essence, we listed these common household problems as follows:

1. Plumbing problems

One of the most common problems in every home is unchecked plumbing issues. Well, this is probably the least favorite activity among homeowners. In addition, plumbing problems often require professional help if the problem worsens. In consequence, it's better to watch out for any minor plumbing issues so you won't regret it later!

There are two most common issues with plumbing: faulty faucets and clogged drains.

Faulty faucets or dripping taps may not be a cause for worry. But here's a thought to mull over: a single drip per second is tantamount to thousands of gallons of water per year. That is not only water wasted, but money wasted on excessive water bills caused by a neglected faucet leak.

Another one is a clogged drain with hair and soap scum. This is especially in the bathroom where it is virtually impossible to not leave off hair follicles after a shower or a full bath. If you think you have plumbing problems that require immediate attention, do not hesitate to hire a professional plumber to check on your waste lines and faulty fixtures.

2. Dirty windows, floors, and a cluttered kitchen

When doing general cleaning, what homeowners tend to forget to include in their routine is cleaning the dirty windows. This results in them getting dirtier and dirtier each time they get unwittingly overlooked. A good practice would be maintaining a checklist of items that should be part of your weekly cleaning session. This would be helpful to determine which parts of the house need to be cleaned and maintained.

Meanwhile, the kitchen is often regarded as one of the most important areas in every home. After all, it's where a homemaker prepares and cooks meals for the family members. But this part of the house is also one of the main areas receiving the most foot traffic, which makes it prone to dirt accumulation.

Aside from that, the kitchen tends to also become the main area where clutter can be mostly found. A cluttered kitchen can be attributed to mistakes such as overdecorating, underutilizing refrigerator space for food items, over-stacking dishes, and overutilizing countertop space as an alternative storage space.

To solve this, invest in home organizers designed to reduce clutter in the kitchen. Also, remove any unnecessary decorations that don't serve any functional purpose. You can also consider investing in a moveable storage for your kitchen items and utensils.

Related Story: 7 Kitchen Pantry Design Ideas this 2023

3. Roof damage

In a country perennially visited by typhoons (20 times a year, to be exact), it can often lead to roof leakage and damage to houses that are made of substandard materials. But even for houses built sturdily, old age is the factor that will lead to roof damage. So if you notice any leaks, attend to them immediately so as to prevent any significant damage that will further result in repair expenses.

4. Wall and countertop stains

With a toddler and other young people in the house who aspire to be little artists, the wall is the perfect blank canvas to launch their precocious artistry. They would write lines and shapes on your immaculate walls and leave them stained with their colorful art pieces using markers and colored pencils. For your little ones, these are harmless pieces of art. But to you, it can be a source of headache as these stains can be challenging to remove.

Don't take it against your kids, though. The best preventative solution for this is to buy them art materials where they could paint and hone their artistic skills. And if you want to restore the immaculate appearance of your walls, repainting them would do it. If this is too much for you, you can manually remove the wall stains by spraying them with alcohol and wiping them with a damp cloth.

For all other methods of removing wall stains, also read: Tips on How to Remove Marker Stains from Your Wall

5. Poor ventilation

One of the most common housing problems includes poor ventilation and bad indoor air quality. Removing stale indoor air should be a priority for every homeowner as proper ventilation will reduce toxic substances and health risks associated with stale indoor air.

You can achieve an improved indoor air quality by incorporating mixed-mode ventilation methods such as, but not limited to, opening your windows and doors to let natural air come in, using a ceiling fan for airflow improvement, or investing in an air purifier to remove indoor pollutants that cause respiratory health problems.

If you're an aspiring plantito or plantita, studies show that an indoor plant may also help remove harmful gases such as volatile organic compounds. Plus, indoor plants make for a good and natural interior decor. Being around plants can also feel refreshing. This may just be your motivation to start becoming a certified plantita!

With Lumina Homes, we ensure that our prospective homeowners will live in an affordable house and lot that is built on safety and durability. Once you sealed a property purchase, you'd have the freedom to design your own interiors and make it the place that the entire family would love coming home to.

For more than 10 years, Lumina Homes have been serving Filipino families to achieve their dream homeownership without shelling out double the amount of money that they're willing to pay. With this, they can use their other savings as an emergency fund, or set up an account for their kids' educational needs.

Anywhere you are in the Philippines, there is an affordable house and lot for sale that Lumina Homes built for you and your family. Send us your real estate investment inquiries today and make a home reservation soon!