Episode 12: Maintenance Items You’re Probably Neglecting

This week, the team digs into the maintenance tasks homeowners forget, avoid, or simply don’t know they should be doing. Nat, Rhonda, and Jason walk through the items that quietly cause the most damage, the habits that extend your home’s life, and the small oversights that turn into big repair bills. They start with water intrusion, one of the most common and most destructive issues in a home. From roof leaks to HVAC drips to slow plumbing failures, water finds the lowest point and causes damage the entire way down. The group covers clogged gutters, neglected HVAC filters, worn-out caulking, and the importance of keeping moisture away from siding and foundations. Jason brings the contractor’s perspective with real examples of long-term damage caused by small oversights, including improperly sealed showers, aging water heaters, and the dangers of ignoring termite activity. Nat adds the financial angle, explaining how routine maintenance prevents major expenses and why homeowners should take regular “tours” of their property inside and out. They also cover dryer vent cleaning, duct cleaning, tree and hedge trimming, septic system care, and the importance of keeping an eye on anything that touches water, heat, or wood. The conversation wraps with the reminder that a home is not a set‑it‑and‑forget‑it investment. Protecting it requires attention, awareness, and a little bit of time. A practical, eye‑opening episode for homeowners who want to avoid costly surprises and keep their homes in good shape for the long run. Follow on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...) Instagram is coming soon, so keep an eye out!