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Catch it early

Small problems, caught before they cost.

The 15 Repairs You Can Still Avoid is a free guide of fifteen preventive checks across water, drainage, wells, septic, and backup power, with a clear line between what you can do yourself and when to call a professional.

  • Find the main water shut-off

    Where it is and which way it closes, so you are not learning it during an emergency.

  • Pipes exposed to the cold

    Unheated basement, crawlspace, and exterior-wall runs are where a freeze usually starts.

  • Outdoor faucets before winter

    Disconnect the hoses and drain the line ahead of the first hard freeze.

  • Well pump and pressure tank

    The normal pressure range, and the early signs a tank is losing its charge.

  • Where the water goes

    Grading, downspouts, and culverts that should carry water away from the foundation.

  • Firewood dry enough to burn

    A quick moisture check keeps a wood stove or fireplace burning cleanly.

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