Owning a home comes with many advantages: no pesky landlords and a space to call your own, but when something goes wrong, it can be a big burden to bear.
A new report from All Star Home found 1 in 4 homeowners can’t afford a $1,000 emergency repair and 1 in 3 have already dealt with unexpected repairs this year! In Arizona, HVAC issues are the most common home repair.
Because of this, many people are taking matters into their own hands: 70% are using social media to fix home issues and avoid hiring professionals. By using help from social media, homeowners have saved an average of $1,190 DIY-ing repairs!
- 39% are putting off home repairs in 2023 due to cost
- Most common home repairs: plumbing, appliance, and HVAC issues
- Repairs Americans are doing themselves: painting and drywall, plumbing, and pest control
When homeowners do it themselves vs. hiring professionals:
Read the full report: https://allstarhome.com/resources/home-repair-costs/
