Why seasonal maintenance pays
Water and fire cause most big home losses. Clearing gutters, protecting outdoor faucets before a freeze and testing alarms cost almost nothing and prevent the repairs that run into thousands.
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The monthly basics
Test smoke and CO alarms, check the furnace or air handler filter (replace every 1 to 3 months, monthly with pets), look under sinks for drips, and run water in unused bathrooms so drain traps don't dry out.
DIY or call a pro
Filters, caulk, gutters on a single-storey house and alarm batteries are DIY. Gas appliances, electrical panels, structural cracks and roofing above one storey are for licensed pros. If a breaker trips repeatedly or anything smells of burning, stop and call an electrician.