I guess there must be a learning curve to any new experience.
But I have to say that I was a bit surprised at just how much I’m learning now that I own my home! Prior to homeownership, I simply called a rental office if something like the air conditioner wasn’t laboring.
I’m not at all handy as that just wasn’t something that I found charming. But now that I’m in my own locale, I’m learning to be much more self adequate. Buying the home by myself was a big challenge in & of itself, just saving for the down payment took me over a decade before I had enough to absolutely buy. But since it’s just me, I was able to find a starter home in my price range. All the essentials were in turnkey shape when I purchased this house. There was a new roof & the kitchen had been completely renovated. Additionally, there was new Heating, Ventilation & A/C unit to provide the heating & cooling comfort I wanted. The Heating, Ventilation & A/C component is of fantastic quality & a particularly reliable brand. I absolutely splurged a bit & had a smart thermostat installed as well. With the smart thermostat, I at least do not have to be on top of the thermostat setting all the time in order to save money on utility costs. But that doesn’t mean I do not have other responsibilities when it comes to the residential Heating, Ventilation & A/C. I want to protect this investment so enrolled the Heating, Ventilation & A/C component in the Heating, Ventilation & A/C service plan. I’m also setting alarms on my iphone to remind to do my part with changing the air filter, etc.