Maintenance & repairs
How much does home maintenance cost per year?
The short answer
Budget about 1% of the home's value annually as a long-run average — more for older homes and harsh climates. It arrives in lumps, not installments: quiet years bank the surplus for roof and HVAC years. A dedicated home fund turns emergencies into planned spending.
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