Tips for Creating a Home Maintenance Plan

Before becoming a homeowner you probably heard one (or more) people tell you how home maintenance can sneak up on you.

However, now that you actually own a home, you may be wondering, “okay, now where do I begin with home maintenance tasks”? 

Choosing the right plan (or combination of programs) to fit your lifestyle is the key. 

Here are some tips for creating a home maintenance plan.

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Unexpected Ways Your Plumbing Can Get Clogged

Unexpected Ways Your Plumbing Can Get Clogged

The plumbing inside of your house is a little more fragile than you might think. That isn’t to say it will fall apart at the first sign of trouble, but it means you need to do what you can to keep it in good condition. One of the worst problems is a clog. This can quickly make living in your house a huge pain. Keep an eye out for these unexpected ways your plumbing can get clogged so this problem doesn’t sneak up on you.

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Springtime HVAC Maintenance Checklist

Springtime HVAC Maintenance Checklist

As a homeowner, there are some requirements and steps that you must take before the transition of seasons. Educating yourself on these tasks and making sure that you do your part to get them done will help your home stay in the best possible condition. And lucky for you, we are here to help! Below is a springtime HVAC maintenance checklist that will remind you of all the necessary steps to take to ensure your system is ready for the season ahead.

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Tips for Regular Winter Home Maintenance

Tips for Regular Winter Home Maintenance

Winter is a tempting time to try and put aside things like home maintenance and make it through the cold. This has a few drawbacks, unfortunately. Maintaining your home during the frigid chill of winter might be a little more difficult, but some things still need to get done. A burst pipe or roof leak isn’t going to wait until spring to need fixing. To keep you on top of things, here are a few tips for regular winter home maintenance.

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How to DIY an Energy Audit for Your Home

Energy costs can often take up the biggest share of household budgets for most individuals, especially in the colder months of the year.

Fortunately, an energy audit can help to reduce this budget buster by revealing leaks and other energy consumption vampires that are driving up your energy costs.

While you can hire a professional to do this for you – from about $250 to $650 or more, depending on where you live – you can save money by doing it yourself. 

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