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Protect Your Home with a Home Warranty and Some Simple Maintenance

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A home warranty may certainly be a wise investment for a homeowner, since it can save them thousands in repairs or appliance replacements. However, homeowners can drive their expenses down even further with some careful maintenance. Here are a few ways to protect a home and avoid service calls. Check the Roof of the Home Over the wintertime, the shingles or tiles on a house’s roof can get damaged from water, ice and snow. As the weather gets warmer, the heat of the sun can negatively affect sealants and cause cracks in certain areas. As if this were not bad enough, mold can start to build up when the rainy season comes. The mold can damage the roof even further and also lead to structural problems. The wind from Spring and Summer storms can cause shingles to come loose too. Holes in the roof can also Comprehensive home warranty plans can help with repairs to damaged roofs. However, it is still a good idea to do some maintenance on a house’s roof before a serv