Ways to Get Your Home in Shape in 2013
By: Meaghan Collier
Updated: January 28, 2013
Every January, millions of Americans make resolutions to get in shape, save money and get organized. While exercise can help shed pounds and a list can keep you organized, a renewed commitment to the overall fitness of your home is an essential key to saving money and reducing stress.
DIY Network host Amy Matthews has partnered with HomeAdvisor to share tips on how routine home maintenance checks can help you avoid home repair emergencies and unexpected costs in 2013. HomeAdvisor is a free website that connects homeowners with pre-screened service professionals and provides free resources for home projects such as project cost guides.
For more Information go to www.HomeAdvisor.com
More About Amy
As a licensed contractor and designer, Amy Matthews has hosted shows on the DIY Network, including Sweat Equity, Bathroom Renovations, Blog Cabin and This New House. Throughout her career, she has done every home improvement job imaginable, from wielding a sledgehammer to overseeing construction of complete home builds. Amys success is in large part due to her ability to take on any home project and break it down for even novices to understand. In addition to DIY and her work has been featured in publications such as Esquire, Country Living, Real Simple, Men's Health, Good Housekeeping and the New York Times. She is also HomeAdvisors Home Improvement Expert.
DIY Network host Amy Matthews has partnered with HomeAdvisor to share tips on how routine home maintenance checks can help you avoid home repair emergencies and unexpected costs in 2013. HomeAdvisor is a free website that connects homeowners with pre-screened service professionals and provides free resources for home projects such as project cost guides.
Some of Amy' s tips include:
- Make your hot water heater work more efficiently
- Prevent unexpected leaks and costly repairs with an annual roof check-up
- Keep the #1 overlooked and overworked kitchen appliance, the garbage disposal, working its best all year
- Keep your heating and cooling systems functioning efficiently
- Prevent drafts in your home to help you save money
- Check safety equipment (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide tests, etc)
- Make your hot water heater work more efficiently
- Prevent unexpected leaks and costly repairs with an annual roof check-up
- Keep the #1 overlooked and overworked kitchen appliance, the garbage disposal, working its best all year
- Keep your heating and cooling systems functioning efficiently
- Prevent drafts in your home to help you save money
- Check safety equipment (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide tests, etc)
In addition to these tips, HomeAdvisor and Amy Matthews have teamed up
to develop the Home Report Card, a free, online quiz that homeowners can
take to assess the shape of their home and learn simple steps to
improve their homes health.
For more Information go to www.HomeAdvisor.com
More About Amy
As a licensed contractor and designer, Amy Matthews has hosted shows on the DIY Network, including Sweat Equity, Bathroom Renovations, Blog Cabin and This New House. Throughout her career, she has done every home improvement job imaginable, from wielding a sledgehammer to overseeing construction of complete home builds. Amys success is in large part due to her ability to take on any home project and break it down for even novices to understand. In addition to DIY and her work has been featured in publications such as Esquire, Country Living, Real Simple, Men's Health, Good Housekeeping and the New York Times. She is also HomeAdvisors Home Improvement Expert.
