Category: Home Repair Contractors
85% of American Homeowners Faced Unexpected Repair Costs Last Year
Over one-third of American homeowners (38%) spent at least $5,000 on home renovation projects last year, and 23% spent at least $10,000.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — About 85% of homeowners spent money on an unplanned home
My Favorite Home Repair App Can Help You Fix Almost Anything, and It’s on Sale
My favorite home improvement app, Frontdoor, instantly connects you via live video chat with plumbers, electricians, and other home service pros when you need to repair something in or around the house. The pros use augmented reality and other
24HR Sliding Door Repair Launches Franchise Expansion Amid Booming Home Repair Market
NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 24HR Sliding Door Repair, Florida’s trusted leader in residential and commercial sliding door repair, is proud to announce the launch of its nationwide franchise opportunity (35 States). The company, founded by
CareSource, Huntington Bank awarded $6.9M to go toward affordable housing programs
“CareSource believes that access to affordable housing significantly improves health outcomes, positively impacting individual lives and families, as well as the broader community,” said Maura Klein, state housing strategy lead at CareSource Ohio.
Pensacola council seeks to salvage hurricane sally home repair funds
Pensacola City Council wants the city to try to find someway to put at least some of the $5.8 million in Hurricane Sally federal disaster relief funds earmarked for home repair to use for their intended purpose—even though no one
Don’t Flush This Down The Toilet
In a recent episode of the “Homes on Homes” podcast, Mike Holmes and plumbing experts from Precise Plumbing discussed the critical topic of what should never be flushed down the toilet. Understanding these guidelines can help prevent plumbing issues and
An emergency home repair would financially sink almost half of British Columbians
Would a faulty furnace, burst pipe, leaky roof or refrigerator that stops working put you in the poor house?
If so, you aren’t alone.
A survey done for homeowner and repairman matchmaking platform Homestars.com by Opinium shows 45% of British
Couple’s nonprofit tackles home repair projects for vulnerable people
OHIO TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Sylvia Baillargeon lives near the Village of New Richmond and her home has needed serious help.
“The water pipes underneath the trailer would bust,” Baillargeon said.
So, her neighbor put out a post on Facebook, with
Kettles to roof leaks: expert tips on home care to avoid surprise bills | Home improvements
Check appliances
Looking after electrical goods will save you money in the long term. “Regular, small tasks keep appliances working efficiently and help you avoid early replacements,” says Paula Higgins, the founder of the HomeOwners Alliance.
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