Tag: Home Maintenance

Posted on 02/11/2024

Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Sweat Equity

If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...

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Posted on 10/29/2023

HVAC: How Annual Inspections Could Save You in the Long Run

Your HVAC system is one of the most important systems in your home. It's also one of the most expensive to replace, with the average cost of a new HVAC system easily ranging between $5,000 and $10,000. By taking care of your home's HVAC components, you can keep your living space comfortable all year round while also minimizing...

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Posted on 10/22/2023

HVAC: Top reasons for routine maintenance

Your HVAC system is responsible for keeping your home feeling as warm or cool as needed, so it's important to keep it in good condition. Wear and tear can occur as your HVAC system runs over the years, which can result in damage or inefficient heating and cooling. Having routine HVAC maintenance done can help keep your system...

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Posted on 06/04/2023

What Are Cost-Effective Ways To Pay For Home Improvements?

While qualified borrowers often like to have choices, having too many funding options can get confusing. If you are considering borrowing money to upgrade your home, here are a few things to consider. How Do Home Improvement Loans Work? It’s essential to understand that the term “home improvement loan” is not precise. This type of borrowing typically involves...

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Posted on 08/28/2022

Fall: Tips for Keeping Your Home Maintained and Ready for Winter

Cooler temperatures, fall foliage and gray skies mean it's time to get your home ready for the long winter months ahead. During the fall, there are several tasks you can perform around your house to make sure it's prepared for freezing temperatures and snowy weather. The following tasks should be part of your fall maintenance checklist. Clear out...

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Posted on 05/29/2022

3 Telltale Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair

Unlike some home repair issues, the gradual decline of a chimney often goes unnoticed for years. During this period of modest disrepair, a wide range of structural problems and fire risks can arise. Even small gaps between brick layers create an opening for unwelcome pests. Here are three telltale signs your chimney may require repair. 1: Check for...

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Posted on 04/03/2022

HVAC: 4 DIY Repairs That Don't Require a Professional

When your HVAC system isn't working correctly, you don't necessarily have to call in the professionals right away. Before making the call, there are some steps to try on your own, which might provide an easy solution to some common issues. Keep the following simple DIY HVAC repairs in mind if your heating or cooling system is giving...

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Posted on 08/29/2021

Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Put Off

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay Even if you love your home and never plan to leave it, there may come a point when you need to put it on the market. The home maintenance tasks you tackle today have a direct impact on your home’s value tomorrow. If you want to protect the value of your home,...

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Home Maintenance Checklist

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