UPKEEP Blog
Is your house making strange noises? Have you noticed a mysterious damp spot on the ceiling? Maybe your furnace has started making a sound you’ve never heard before, or an appliance suddenly isn’t working quite the way it used to. Your house may be trying to tell you something! While these issues might not involve…
There’s something scarier than a creaky floorboard, a flickering light, or a strange noise coming from the basement. It’s the never-ending list of home maintenance tasks waiting for you to tackle them. Clean the gutters. Change the HVAC filter. Schedule a furnace inspection. Check for plumbing leaks. Replace worn weatherstripping. Keep up with appliance maintenance.…
Fall is more than pumpkin season and cozy sweaters, it’s also one of the best times of year to take care of your home! For St. Louis, St. Peters, and St. Charles homeowners, fall provides a valuable window between the heat and humidity of summer and the freezing temperatures of winter. That makes it the…
We know it feels impossible in this summer heat we’ve all been experiencing, but autumn will be here before we know it! And as summer winds down and cooler temperatures finally arrive, fall is the perfect time to give your home a little extra attention. For St. Louis, St. Peters, and St. Charles homeowners, fall…
Owning a home comes with plenty of expenses, but the most frustrating are the unexpected repairs. A leaking water heater, struggling air conditioner, clogged drain, or failing appliance can quickly turn a small maintenance issue into a costly repair or replacement. (St. Louis humidity and extreme weather changes don’t help matters for us homeowners, either!)…
Congratulations on buying your home! Becoming a homeowner means becoming responsible for a lot: home maintenance, repairs, major systems, appliances, and, unfortunately, unexpected expenses. If this is your first home, UPKEEP Home Warranty + Maintenance is here to help! Knowing what to expect can help you protect your investment and avoid costly surprises. Here are 10 simple-but-essential…
Owning a home is already one of life’s biggest investments. But if your home isn’t properly maintained, it could be quietly costing you more money every month than you realize. Many homeowners don’t notice small issues until they become expensive repairs or higher utility bills. Catching these problems early can help you save money, improve your…
There’s never a convenient time for your air conditioner to stop working. But if it happens during a St. Louis summer heat wave, it can quickly turn into an emergency. Indoor temperatures can climb rapidly, making your home uncomfortable and, in some cases, unsafe for children, older adults, and pets. The good news is that…
When summer temperatures rise here in Saint Louis, we all rely heavily on our air conditioning systems to stay comfortable. But constantly running your AC on overdrive can lead to higher energy bills, unnecessary wear and tear, and an increased risk of breakdowns during the hottest months of the year. The good news is that…
Summer in Saint Louis brings backyard barbecues, vacations, pool days, and extra household activity, but it also brings a surprising number of plumbing problems for homeowners. Increased water usage, heavy storms, extreme heat, and seasonal wear can all put extra stress on your home’s plumbing system during the warmer months. At UPKEEP Home Warranty + Maintenance,…