UPKEEP Blog
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Brought to you by UPKEEP Home Warranty & Maintenance. We proudly protect homes in the Saint Louis, Saint Charles, and Saint Peters communities season after season. As the air cools and the days get shorter, many homeowners turn their attention to cozy evenings, autumn decorating, and preparing for the holidays ahead. But while fall brings plenty…
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Brought to you by UPKEEP Home Warranty & Maintenance. We are proudly serving Saint Louis, Saint Charles, and Saint Peters homeowners with smart, reliable protection. When most people hear “home warranty,” they tend to think of the essentials: things like a broken furnace in winter or a failed fridge in the middle of summer. But a…
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One of the most beautiful things about living in the Saint Louis area is the abundance of older, historic homes. From the charming brick houses of Lafayette Square to the classic architecture in Saint Charles, Saint Peters, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, and the Central West End, our communities take pride in preserving these homes’ unique character.…
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St. Louis is a beautiful place to be in summer, but it can also be swelteringly hot and humid. Unfortunately, that usually means rising energy bills for homeowners and renters. As your air conditioner works overtime, it’s easy for those monthly costs to skyrocket. But don’t panic! A few smart, simple changes can help you…
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