“Home maintenance”

The Complete Costs of Buying and Selling a Home

There are lots of hidden costs that can add up along your buying and selling journey, making it easy to underestimate expenses. Our comprehensive guide is here to help.

How to Run a Health Check on Your Budget

It's recommended to spend 30% of your income on home costs. That leaves 70% for everything else. So how is the rest of your money working for you?

Creative Ways Homeowners Can Cut Down on Utility and Service Costs

Whether it’s by shopping around, negotiating with providers, or reducing your utility usage, there are more than a few practical ways to save on home-related costs.

What a Potential Labor Crisis Could Mean for Homeowners

In a world where we're short on skilled plumbers, electricians, and construction workers. we can anticipate higher costs and longer wait times for home repairs and renovations. Can we get ahead of it?

Your September Home Maintenance To-do List

Cooler weather is just around the corner, making September the perfect time to get your home ready for a damp, colder climate.

9 Tips to Streamline Homeownership and Minimize Stress

68% of homeowners are overwhelmed and stressed about maintaining their homes. What if there were some resources that could make it all feel a little less overwhelming?

Top 6 Avoidable Home Maintenance Mistakes, According to Home Inspectors

As homes age, the likelihood of problems naturally increases. However, there are more than a few ways to lessen the chances of major issues through some fairly simple ongoing tasks.

7 Brilliant Home Staging Tips from Staging Experts

These home staging professionals have the expert advice you're looking for to sell your home for top dollar.

Hometap Tip: Flush and Close Outdoor Faucets

A burst pipe can result in thousands of dollars of repairs in your home. Avoid damage this winter by turning off the pipes connect

Hometap Tip: Seal Your Windows before Winter

Keeping cold air out and keeping warm air in helps conserve energy and preserve your home. Here are some tips for sealing your win

Hometap Tip: Prep Your Garden and Landscaping for Winter

Maintaining a garden & landscaping helps preserve your property's curb appeal, so here are some tips for making sure your lawn sta

Hometap Tip: Test Your Sump Pump

Replacing your sump pump can be expensive and is a hassle. Use these tips to test and preserve your sump pump and avoid these unex

Hometap Tip: Check Your Deck

Focus on deck problems when they’re small and you’ll preserve the integrity of your entire deck while saving up to $2,500.

Keeping Bugs Out of Your House and Garden

For homeowners, pests can cause damage to your home and garden, affecting its value. Here are some tips for keeping pests out of y

Outdoor Pruning: Your Weekly Tip from Hometap

Hometap Tip: Stow Away Your Outdoor Furniture

Cleaning and preserving the life of your outdoor furniture so you can enjoy your patio or deck for many summers to come. Here are

Hometap Tip: Insulate Your Older Hot Water Heater

Insulating your hot water heater can minimize heat losses up to 45%, which means a warmer home. Read on for tips for maintaining y

Hometap Tip: Winterize Your Air Conditioning Units

Making sure your air conditioners are prepped for winter can prevent expensive costs later. Here are some tips for safeguarding yo

Hometap Tip: Drain and Flush Your Hot Water Heater

Draining and flushing your hot water heater once a year improves its efficiency and working capacity, helping you avoid unnecessar

Hometap Tip: Dust Your Ceiling Fan Blades

A clean ceiling fan means better air quality. With cleaner air, you’ll save money compared to running an air purifier nonstop thro

How to Replace Batteries in Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Replace the batteries in your home’s smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, then test to ensure the units are still working properly t

Hometap Tip: Clear Dust from Your Dryer Vent

Built-up dust and lint in dryer vents with heat from dryer cycles can be a fire hazard. Safeguard your home by removing this hazar

Hometap Tip: Clean Your Gutters and Downspouts

Gutters with pools of water can cause water damage on your roof and the overall structure of your home. Here are some easy tips fo

Hometap Tip: Patch Your Asphalt Driveway

Pay a little attention to your driveway and it'll pay you back by preserving your tires. Take an afternoon to fix any cracks or ho

Hometap Tip: Add New Mulch to Your Landscaping

Mulch can provide nutrients to your plants and prevent weed growth. A home with a tidy curb appeal can increase your home’s value

Hometap Tip: Replace Your Kitchen Water Filters

Change your water filter every six months to ensure clean drinking water while saving money.

Get Your Home and Lawn Ready for Summer Gatherings

These home and garden pros will inspire your summer homeowner checklist as you get your backyard ready for your next party.

Hometap Tip: Clean Your Refrigerator Coils

Cleaning your refrigerator coils improves your fridge's efficiency & lifespan.

Hometap Tip: Check Your Foundation Vents and Crawl Spaces

Add checking your vents to your preventative maintenance checklist to ensure your home's foundation has proper air flow.