home repair

Home repair is simply the act of repairing a home. The home repairs may be done to fix damages or as a matter of home improvement.

Tasks that might fall under the 'home repair' umbrella might include fixing leaky pipes, repairing or replacing faulty electrical work, replacing a failed roof, and the list goes on.

Home improvement tasks may be done to improve the value of a home prior to sale. Minor changes may be made, such as painting, power washing or eaves cleaning. More drastic changes may also be made by doing tasks such as paving a driveway, building a deck, putting up a pool, adding a sun room or other type of addition or even including a garage or guest home on the property. Often, the major home improvement tasks are done when there are new additions to the family, or when involved in a "house flipping" project.

A whole new category of home repair and improvement involves making a home more efficient or "greener". Tasks such as reducing the amount of energy used by a hot water heater, using energy efficient appliances or learning to use existing appliances more efficiently, and reducing the water used by a toilet, etc.

Home repair and home improvement are often one in the same. A lot of tasks can be performed as a "do-it-yourself" project, even for those who are not very handy. Other tasks, the bigger ones, however, are probably best left for the trained and experienced.

You'll find bloggers talking about home repair and home improvement at sites like Housing And Urban Development and Energy Star.

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