Hey there, homeowner. It’s me—the Yeti. I’ve seen a lot of houses over the years, and let me tell you, the biggest problems usually start as the tiniest cracks. I’m not here to scare you (well, maybe just a little), but ignoring those “meh, I’ll fix it later” moments is how you end up with a flooded basement on a Saturday night.
Here are five things I fix all the time that would have been way cheaper if caught early:
- Gutters – Clogged gutters cause water overflow, which leads to rot, mold, and foundation issues. I clean them fast. You wait, you pay.
- Bathroom Exhaust Fans – Skip cleaning these, and you get moisture buildup and mildew. I handle it before your ceiling turns green.
- Decks and Fences – They start off solid, but without maintenance? Splinters, sagging boards, and costly repairs.
- Washing Machine Hoses – A loose hose connection is an invitation for leaks. I tighten and check them during routine visits.
- Caulking Around Windows – Tiny cracks equal big drafts and water damage. I reseal before your bills skyrocket.
Moral of the story? Little issues become big, expensive messes. But not if you let the Yeti do his thing.
Sign up for a Home Maintenance Subscription and let me catch the small stuff before it turns into a beast.
