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.
- Vacuum Dryer Vent Pipe
- Lint is a fire hazard and the pipe should be cleaned once a year.
- Change air/furnace filters
- Change every three months as dirty filters can raise energy bill 5-15%.
- Maintain your sump pump
- Check every three months as one inch of water = est. $7,000 in damages.
- Clean your gutters
- Remove debris 4x per year as water can cause foundation damage.
- Winterize plumbing
- Wrap pipes in unheated spaces as flooding cleanup could be in the thousands.
*Courtesy of Houselogic.com
* Specific loan program availability and requirements may vary. Please get in touch with your mortgage advisor for more information.