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Category: Home Care (how-to)

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The average American household spends $3,018 per year on home maintenance, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American

Standard sliding glass door sizes (2026): Two-panel doors come in 60″, 72″, or 96″ widths with an 80″

The average bathroom remodel in the United States costs between $10,000 and $30,000 according to the National Association

8-12 hrsLost per week on maintenance $15K-$25KAnnual opportunity cost 42%Tenant complaints = maintenance Property managers and landlords spend

First-time landlords lose an average of $3,400 in their first year (NAR 2024 rental market report). The losses

Landlords without a maintenance system spend 8-12 hours/week on reactive coordination (NAA) — 400-600 hours/year on calls, texts,

30-50% More Paid to Franchises $120-$200 Extra Cost per $400 Repair 25-40% Revenue Lost to Overhead Homeowners who

Related read: Why paper-based rent collection costs landlords $150-$300 per unit per year 6,000+Gallons wasted/month by one running

$4,200 Avg. Cost per Deferred Repair 30–40% Lower Costs With Proactive Plan 48 hrs Response Window for Renewals

Chicago property taxes rose over 30% between 2020 and 2025, per Cook County Assessor data. For a Logan

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