Posts by Kevin Pannebecker
How Exactly Does a Home Warranty Work?
If you’ve ever wondered what a home warranty actually does, or how it’s different from homeowners insurance, you’re not alone. Many homeowners have heard the term but aren’t quite sure how a home warranty works (or whether it’s worth having). The good news? It’s simple! A home warranty is one of the easiest ways to protect your…
Read MoreA Fresh Start for Your St. Louis Home: How a Home Warranty Helps You Worry Less in the New Year
For many of us, January brings resolutions to meet goals, save money, reduce stress, and focus more on family and personal priorities. But while we’re busy setting goals for ourselves, it’s easy to overlook one of the biggest sources of stress in everyday life—our homes. For homeowners in St. Louis, St. Peters, and St. Charles,…
Read MoreHoliday Travel? Protect Your Home While You’re Away
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and travel. Whether you’re heading across town for a festive gathering or flying to see loved ones across the country, it’s easy to get caught up in packing, planning, and last-minute errands. But don’t forget about your home’s safety and maintenance while you’re away! At UPKEEP Home…
Read More12 Days of Home Fixes: Quick Projects That Make a Big Difference
Holiday music is playing, the decorations are up, and your calendar is filling fast. But before guests arrive and the festivities begin, there’s still time to give your home a little extra love. To make it easy, our UPKEEP home experts have rounded up 12 small fixes that can make a big impact on comfort, safety, and style this…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Kitchen Running Smoothly This Thanksgiving
As hard as it might be to believe, the winter holidays are right around the corner! This time of year is all about food, family, and fun. But for your kitchen appliances, Thanksgiving can feel like a marathon. Between the turkey, all the casseroles, and the endless piles of dishes, your home’s hardest-working systems face…
Read MoreWinter Home Maintenance: How to Prepare Your House for a Saint Louis Winter
Saint Louis homeowners know what’s coming: icy mornings, unpredictable snow, and plenty of time spent indoors. November is the perfect month to get ahead of the cold by tackling a few key maintenance tasks that protect your home all winter long. From preventing frozen pipes to keeping your furnace running efficiently, here’s how to make…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Home Turn Into a Haunted House
There’s nothing wrong with a few Halloween decorations this time of year, but when your house starts creaking, whistling, or giving off chills that aren’t part of your décor, it might be time to investigate a little more closely. Every fall, homes can start to feel a bit more… haunted. Flickering lights, cold drafts, mysterious noises, and…
Read MoreThe Smart Homeowner’s Guide to Year-Round Protection
Owning a home is certainly one of life’s most rewarding experiences and a very exciting milestone, but it can also feel like a never-ending list of responsibilities. Heating and cooling systems, plumbing, appliances, electrical components—every part of your home needs regular care to stay in top shape. Yet, most Saint Louis, Saint Charles, and Saint…
Read MoreHow a Home Warranty Helps You Budget
Owning a home is one of life’s biggest milestones and one of its biggest financial responsibilities. Between the mortgage, insurance, utilities, and maintenance costs, it can feel like there’s always another bill waiting around the corner. Add in the reality that appliances and systems don’t last forever, and many homeowners find themselves asking the same…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Appliances to Check Before the Holiday Season
Can you believe we’re already thinking ahead to the holidays? The holiday season means family gatherings, cozy nights at home, and plenty of cooking, cleaning, and celebrating. But nothing can derail that festive spirit faster than a broken appliance. The last thing you want is your oven failing the day before Thanksgiving or your dishwasher…
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