Putting off home repairs is a very common—and very risky—mistake. That slow leak or cracked fixture might seem like a minor inconvenience that has little bearing on your daily life, but left unattended, that damage could escalate into an emergency situation. What might have been an inexpensive fix in the beginning could cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in repair costs.
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