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Cheap maintenance that prevents expensive repairs
Small jobs that protect the big systems.
Most expensive home repairs start small: a clogged gutter, a dirty filter, a slow leak. A few regular jobs prevent many of them.
The list
- Clean gutters and check downspouts drain away from the house
- Replace HVAC filters and have the system serviced
- Check under sinks and around toilets for leaks
- Clean the dryer vent duct
- Look at the roof from the ground after storms
- Keep soil sloping away from the foundation
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