Homeowners are well advised to conduct regular checks around their homes. By keeping their eyes peeled, they have a better chance at preventing a small leak from becoming major water damage, an improperly sealed window from turning into a significant mold issue, and so on. 
Here are some general tips for keeping your home in good shape and minimizing repairs as much as possible over time:

Insects and Rodents
The appearance of ants and insects as well as rodents is always unwelcome. But it can also mean damage to your home, especially from termites and burrowing rodents. Regularly do a deep clean of your floors and carpets, and check outdoors for any openings into your exterior brick, walls and roof. Call a professional if you suspect you have a pest problem.

Foundation
Foundation issues could be the result of poor drainage around your home, intense dry and moist seasons over time, or just plain faulty home construction. While there are not a lot of quick fixes, noticing it sooner rather than later is still beneficial. A telling foundation issue is a cracking or separation in the bricks on which your home rests and in your basement. A lesser-known sign of damage is when door and window frames become out of alignment. Your basement door no longer closes and you notice a crack forming in a basement window? It might mean your foundation is shifting, and that’s never good news.

Contact the Central Washington Home Builders Association or visit cwhba.org to find trusted professionals to help you with your home repair and remodeling needs.