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Beyond Break-Fix: The Surprising Economics of Home Maintenance

May 15, 2025

Maintenance

The conventional reactive approach to home maintenance isn't just stressful - it's financially devastating. Understand the economics of good maintenance.

25 Tiny Home Fixes Under $100 That Save You Thousands

Small fixes today can save $1000's later

Navigating Mortgage Terms: How Loan Duration Affects Your Financial Future

The time to pay off your mortgage has big financial implications - understand your options

Understanding Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Fixed vs adjustable rate mortgages can change your annual finances significantly - understand the difference between the two

Understanding the Common Types of Mortgage Loans

Understanding your financing options when buying a home can be confusing. Here is a simple guide to the most common mortgage loan types.

Home Insurance vs. Home Warranty: Understanding the Critical Differences

As a homeowner, protecting your investment involves navigating a landscape of various protection products

Beyond Basic Insurance: Special Coverage Options Your Home May Need

For many homeowners, standard coverage won't cut it. How to know if you need additional coverage.

Home Insurance Policy: Terms Every Homeowner Should Understand

Don't let technical jargon deter you from understanding one of the most important contracts you'll ever sign.

Homeowner's Guide to Insurance Policies: What's Covered and What's Not

Understand what a typical homeowner policy covers, and maybe more importantly, what it doesn't cover.

Building Home Equity Faster: Strategic Approaches Beyond Making Payments

Your equity can be a great wealth builder but now you need to know how to accelerate that growth

The Aging Home: Maintenance Priorities for Homes 40+ Years Old

Houses built in different eras each pose their own benefits and challenges. Understand how to best care for your aging home.

Understanding Your Home as an Investment: Strategies for Long-Term Value Growth

For most, your home is your largest investment - it's time to start treating it that way.

Whole-House Surge Protection: Safeguarding Your Home's Electrical Ecosystem

Most homeowners never consider whole-home surge protection but not having it can be costly.

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Roof Maintenance: The Critical Investment That Protects Your Entire Home

Your roof is your first line of defense against the elements and proper maintenance can save tens of thousands of dollars

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Tankless Water Heaters: Endless Hot Water and Energy Savings for Modern Homes

Tankless water heaters are not only more efficient and provide savings over their life span, they just work better than traditional water heaters.

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Electrical Panel Upgrades: Why Modern Homes Need Modern Power

Updating your electrical panel is a matter of when, not if. Here's what you need to know.

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Water Leak Detection Systems: Preventing Costly Damage Before It Happens

Water leaks account for 24% of all homeowner insurance claims - are you prepared?

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Smart Thermostats: The Intelligent Investment for Home Comfort and Efficiency

Everything you need to know when considering adding or upgrading your smart thermostat

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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Home Inspection Report: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Decoding the goldmine that is your inspection report. Don't let this treasure trove of information go unused.

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist: Protecting Your Home During the Coldest Season

A comprehensive home maintenance guide for winter. Everything you need to do, check, and fix as you brave the coldest time of year.

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Preparing Your Home for the Cooler Months

Your comprehensive home maintenance guide for Fall. Everything you need to do, check, and fix before winter hits.

Summer Home Maintenance Checklist: Protecting Your Home During the Hottest Months

Your comprehensive home maintenance guide for summer. Everything you should do, check, and fix before the heat.

Checklist: Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Your comprehensive home maintenance checklist for spring. Everything you should do, check, and fix as you head toward summer.

25 Tiny Home Fixes Under $100 That Save You Thousands

Small fixes today can save $1000's later

The Aging Home: Maintenance Priorities for Homes 40+ Years Old

Houses built in different eras each pose their own benefits and challenges. Understand how to best care for your aging home.

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Home Inspection Report: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Decoding the goldmine that is your inspection report. Don't let this treasure trove of information go unused.

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist: Protecting Your Home During the Coldest Season

A comprehensive home maintenance guide for winter. Everything you need to do, check, and fix as you brave the coldest time of year.

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Preparing Your Home for the Cooler Months

Your comprehensive home maintenance guide for Fall. Everything you need to do, check, and fix before winter hits.

Summer Home Maintenance Checklist: Protecting Your Home During the Hottest Months

Your comprehensive home maintenance guide for summer. Everything you should do, check, and fix before the heat.

Checklist: Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Your comprehensive home maintenance checklist for spring. Everything you should do, check, and fix as you head toward summer.

Understanding Your Home as an Investment: Strategies for Long-Term Value Growth

For most, your home is your largest investment - it's time to start treating it that way.

Navigating Mortgage Terms: How Loan Duration Affects Your Financial Future

The time to pay off your mortgage has big financial implications - understand your options

Understanding Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Fixed vs adjustable rate mortgages can change your annual finances significantly - understand the difference between the two

Understanding the Common Types of Mortgage Loans

Understanding your financing options when buying a home can be confusing. Here is a simple guide to the most common mortgage loan types.

Building Home Equity Faster: Strategic Approaches Beyond Making Payments

Your equity can be a great wealth builder but now you need to know how to accelerate that growth

Home Insurance vs. Home Warranty: Understanding the Critical Differences

As a homeowner, protecting your investment involves navigating a landscape of various protection products

Beyond Basic Insurance: Special Coverage Options Your Home May Need

For many homeowners, standard coverage won't cut it. How to know if you need additional coverage.

Home Insurance Policy: Terms Every Homeowner Should Understand

Don't let technical jargon deter you from understanding one of the most important contracts you'll ever sign.

Homeowner's Guide to Insurance Policies: What's Covered and What's Not

Understand what a typical homeowner policy covers, and maybe more importantly, what it doesn't cover.

Whole-House Surge Protection: Safeguarding Your Home's Electrical Ecosystem

Most homeowners never consider whole-home surge protection but not having it can be costly.

Recommendations

Roof Maintenance: The Critical Investment That Protects Your Entire Home

Your roof is your first line of defense against the elements and proper maintenance can save tens of thousands of dollars

Recommendations

Tankless Water Heaters: Endless Hot Water and Energy Savings for Modern Homes

Tankless water heaters are not only more efficient and provide savings over their life span, they just work better than traditional water heaters.

Recommendations

Electrical Panel Upgrades: Why Modern Homes Need Modern Power

Updating your electrical panel is a matter of when, not if. Here's what you need to know.

Recommendations

Water Leak Detection Systems: Preventing Costly Damage Before It Happens

Water leaks account for 24% of all homeowner insurance claims - are you prepared?

Recommendations

Smart Thermostats: The Intelligent Investment for Home Comfort and Efficiency

Everything you need to know when considering adding or upgrading your smart thermostat

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