If you are a homeowner, you know that it is expensive to maintain. I never realized how many things you are nickeled and dimed for until buying my first house. Not only do you have your mortgage, insurance, taxes, utilities, and possibly even association dues, but you’ve also got the little things you don’t dream of like home maintenance now falls on your shoulders. The yard or fence needs to be refurbished.
These were not issues when you were a renter. With all of these bills adding up, you may be wondering if you could skip out on something as minor as home maintenance or maybe cut a few corners here and there? Here are some reasons why home maintenance is so important and can affect your homeowner’s insurance.
Pay a Little Now, Or Pay More Later
Home maintenance can be expensive no matter what the project is. Maybe you are replacing a broken sprinkler or repairing some broken boards on your deck? No matter what the project happens to be, it takes time, effort, and money. Some projects are bigger than others, but every project requires all three.