I am glad you are here and that we can make this journey together.  Today we will be discussing 10 Ways to Save Money on Home Maintenance!  Owning a home can be a drain on your finances.

I am excited to share The Peaceful Havens FREE Month by Month Guide to Organizing Home Maintenance!  We will also discuss some practical and creative ways to approach home maintenance frugally.

 

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FREE Month by Month Guide to Home Maintenance

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First, print off the FREE Month by Month Guide to Home Maintenance.  Put the pages in page protectors and finally into the binder.

Next, figure out which tasks apply to you and your home.  Place a star next to the tasks on the monthly list.

Mark these tasks on your personal and family calendar.  Voila, you are done!

Here at my home, the only one in our family that has any natural skill in the area of home repair is my son.  When my father was still alive he would come over and help us with projects.  Now, we are basically on our own.  The good news is that learning how to keep up your home can be done even for people who have no skill.

Check a good home maintenance book out of the library or purchase one to have on hand.  We like the Black and Decker Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair because of the detailed pictures, we need all the help we can get!  I have to say that it is really nice to have a book on home maintenance in your personal library.   When you have a few spare minutes to fit in a project you have the resources available to complete it.

 

 

10 Ways To Save Money On Home Maintenance

 

  • Before you call a repairman, google it.
  • When changing filters, see if you can wash or vacuum the filter instead of replacing it.
  • Keep your dryer vent clear at all times.
  • Be brave and DIY it.
  • Purchase tools at garage sales or borrow them from family.
  • Prayerfully approach your home maintenance problem and ask God to help you find a solution.
  • Ask a friend of the family member for help when you need it.
  • Employ a temporary fix until you can afford the real deal.
  • Purchase a replacement part yourself.
  • Replace your smoke detector batteries.

 

 

The single most important way to frugally approach the maintenance of your home is by following the tasks in the Month by Month Guide to Home Maintenance.  Keeping on top of home projects will save you a ton of money in the long run!

 

 

YOUR TURN…

How do you frugally organize your home maintenance?

 

Blessings,

 

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Janelle Esker

Janelle Esker is the grateful wife of Michael and homeschooling mother of six amazing children. She lives with her family, 4 cats, 1 dog, 3 ducks and 12 chickens in scenic Ohio. Janelle received her B.A. in Education from Ohio Northern University. She is the author of CHOSEN: One Family's Journey with Autism.

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6 Comments

  1. Home Maintenance Digest

    Home maintenance services include painting, roofing, tiling, and plumbing, all of which keep the fundamental elements of the home in condition. There are many businesses and professionals that can assist with Property maintenance, whether they supply the materials for some DIY maintenance, such as doors, windows, decking, or even bricks and mortar, or whether it’s an experienced and skilled tradesperson, from plumbers to bricklayers, landscapers, cabinet makers, and pavers, that provide clients with a number of repairs and maintenance options and prices. They can also offer advice and quotes over the phone or online. Great post!

  2. Great article, keep the great work, just shared this with my friends!

    1. Thanks for the share, Julie!

  3. You made some good suggestions. Thanks for your help and the free guide!

    1. You are very welcome, Hanna! I am so thankful you stopped by The Peaceful Haven!

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