Home Ownership

Your water heater provides your home with hot water for cooking, cleaning, or bathing. Water heaters (or hot water tanks) don’t last forever. Eventually, repair or replacement will be required. The average costs to repair or replace a hot water varies widely, depending on the size and type of the unit. If you’re reading this, […]

No roof lasts forever. Depending on what kind of weather exists where you live, your roof could last anywhere from 10 to 25 years. However, roof repairs can be costly, especially if you’re not sure what you’re dealing with. Make sure you search online to learn about the most common roof repairs and their average […]

Swimming pools are a luxury for many homeowners, but they don’t come cheap (including annual maintenance). Some fixes are simple and relatively inexpensive, like replacing a pump or filter ($150 to $800). Neglecting your pool can lead to costly repairs down the road, include a complete resurfacing of the vinyl or tile ($2,500 to $10,000+) […]

Most homeowners wait too long to address problems with their air conditioners, which can lead to expensive repairs. You can avoid costly repairs by doing routine maintenance on your AC unit every year or two. If worse comes to worse and your AC cannot be fixed, be sure to set aside about $1,000 or so […]