Home Maintenance

When you own your own home, you are responsible for all the maintenance—no more calling the landlord to fix a dripping faucet.

Many people find great satisfaction in completing home-repair tasks themselves. In addition, with your own home you can redecorate or remodel—and even move walls—without the approval of your landlord.

Some people think they'll enjoy home improvement and yard work projects. Then, after they start doing tasks, such as cleaning the gutters and watering the lawn, they find they'd rather be doing other things with their spare time.

Before buying a house, think about where you fit in this scenario. If home repairs are your idea of punishment, then maybe owning a home isn't for you right now.

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