Bob Vila 6 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Summer

From: Bob Vila - Friday Jun 20, 2025 10:10 am

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It's the first day of summer, and as a new season begins, so does a new phase in home maintenance. Get ahead of potential problems by knowing which mistakes many homeowners make every summer. That article and more in today's email.

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6 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Summer

Many homeowners long for lazy days spent reading or relaxing on the beach, but important home maintenance tasks shouldn't be ignored. It may be tempting to put off such projects until the leaves change, but don't delay. Prevent extensive, expensive problems in the future by tackling these important tasks today.

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