Five Things You Didn't Know As A Renter That Will Save You Money As A Homeowner

As a homeowner, surprise home repairs are never fun. Take a look at these five money-saving tips that will help you avoid preventable home maintenance problems at your home. 

  1. Vacuum Dryer Vent Pipe
  • Lint is a fire hazard and the pipe should be cleaned once a year.
  1. Change air/furnace filters
  • Change every three months as dirty filters can raise energy bill 5-15%.
  1. Maintain your sump pump
  • Check every three months as one inch of water = est. $7,000 in damages.
  1. Clean your gutters
  • Remove debris 4x per year as water can cause foundation damage.
  1. Winterize plumbing
  • Wrap pipes in unheated spaces as flooding cleanup could be in the thousands.

*Courtesy of Houselogic.com

 


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