7-Step Home Maintenance Plan for 2023
1.
Dont Ignore Your Houses Cries for Help
Your house cant talk but it can send you messages.
If its crying for help, ignoring the message could cost you money later.
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Dont ignore home repairs, and youll save in the long run.
Here are seven you cant afford to put off.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
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2.
Its smart to figure outhow much to budget for home maintenance.
That way, youll have $2,400 a year, which can hopefully cover the maintenance and possible repairs.
Do you really want to DIY and regret it?
Things often look easier to do on TV or in a YouTube video than they really are.
Experts say to avoid DIY-ing anything involving electricity (especially 220 circuits) or water unless you have experience.
Things can go bad very quickly.
Its your home, andyour budget
5. you’re free to save on other utility bills, too, with attention to your consumption habits.
For instance, some simple reductions in water use could mean saving money on water bills.
It also provides liability coverage.
But it isnt always easy to know what is covered and what isnt.
And when is it worthwhile to file a claim?
Its important to understand when it can help you out and when it cant.
Heres an article that will help you learnwhat home insurance covers.
Inspectors look at more than 1,000 things throughout a house.
Freelancer Larissa Runkle contributed to this report.
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
