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28/01/2024Home Repair Contractors

Best Appliance Repair Services of 2024: Expert Picked

Things To Consider When Hiring Appliance Repair Services

DIY or Professional

On top of paying for parts your broken appliance needs, hiring a professional is going to cost more than a do-it-yourself repair since you’ll also be paying for labor costs and service call fees, plus any applicable taxes. Since not all appliance repairs are complex or involve intricate parts, sometimes the repair can be handled DIY style first.

“Some issues, like a clogged filter or a loose connection, can be tackled by homeowners,” says Brayden Hazlewood, author at Rectify Home. “If DIY efforts don’t resolve the issue or

Preparing your home for fall: Expert tips for maintenance

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – As the official start of fall approaches, home experts are urging homeowners to prepare their houses for the colder months. Similar to the concept of spring cleaning, proactive fall maintenance can save homeowners money on potentially costly repairs down the line.

Covering everything from the roof to the foundation, fall home maintenance is a comprehensive endeavor that shouldn’t be neglected. Courtney Klosterman, a Home Insights Expert from Hippo Home Insurance, emphasizes that overlooking maintenance not only has financial repercussions but can also lead to denied insurance claims. Being proactive rather than reactive is the key.

“We’re

09/04/2023Home Repair Contractors

Home remodeling exploded as a result of pandemic: Housing expert

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and lockdowns ensued, Americans found themselves with more time than ever to focus on their living environments.

As a result, home remodeling in the U.S spiked. Annual spending on improvements and repairs to owner-occupied and rental properties between 2019 and 2021 grew 23% to $495 billion, according to a new study from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. That’s compared to the market’s historical 4.4% average pace of growth.

Carlos Martín, who worked on the study, is project director of the remodeling futures program at Harvard. During a recent appearance on Yahoo