BBB's home maintenance HQ

Maintain your home with help from Better Businesses

 

Looking for help maintaining your home? Look no further!

Are you looking to keep your home in tip-top shape? 

Let BBB help you make a checklist and decide what tasks you should DIY vs. hiring an expert. Learn 10 things about taking care of your home, and get tips on hiring contractors and home inspectors. 

 

 

Seasonal home maintenance 

A yearly home maintenance checklist can easily be divided into the four seasons to help manage every appliance, gutter, and leaky pipe. 

Learn how to prepare for every season.

 

DIY vs. hiring an expert

The first question is: Are you up for it? There are several factors to consider before deciding whether to tackle a project on your own or hire a professional.

When to hire a professional for your home improvement project

 

Home inspectors

Home inspectors aren't just for when you're moving or wanting to sell your home. They can also alert you to areas where you need to do some home maintenance. Make sure you hire a trusted, BBB Accredited home inspector to ensure you get the best value.

Tips for hiring a home inspector

 

New homeowner tips

If you recently purchased a new home, you’ve no doubt found that all that extra space requires upkeep and maintenance. We have tips to help you care for your new home, hire contractors, and avoid getting scammed in the process.

10 Things you should know about taking care of your home

 

How to find a general contractor you can trust

Ready to hire a contractor? Whether it’s reading reviews, requesting multiple quotes, or making sure your contractor is insured, these are the factors to consider when you’re looking for a professional you can trust.

Here's how to find the right contractor.

Industry focus: Visit our HQ pages in these industries for more consumer tips and business resources

We've got you covered. Let BBB help you through the process of hiring a contractor, writing a contract, and seeing your project dreams come true.

Here's your one-stop resource for everything from financing to building to repairing -- inside and out, from top to bottom.

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