How Well Do You Know Your Home? Quiz Answers Revealed

Think you know your home inside and out? Think you know your home inside and out? We created a 5-question home maintenance quiz to find out - and the results might surprise you. Most people miss at least 2. Here are the correct answers and why they matter.

Q1: How often should you replace your HVAC filter?

Answer: Every 1-3 months

Most homeowners wait way too long. A clogged filter forces your system to work harder, drives up energy bills, and shortens the life of your HVAC unit. If you have pets or allergies, lean toward every month.

Q2: What's the #1 cause of home water damage?

Answer: Slow leaks you don't notice

It's not the dramatic stuff like flooding or burst pipes. It's the slow drip under a sink, the tiny crack in a supply line, or the worn caulk around a shower that quietly causes thousands in damage before you even notice. By the time you see a water stain on the ceiling, the problem has been building for months.

Q3: How much does the average American spend on home maintenance per year?

Answer: $10,000

That number surprised us too - so we studied it. In a survey by Honey Homes featured in Newsweek, the average homeowner spends roughly $10,000 a year on home maintenance and repairs. That's nearly double what homeowners reported just a year earlier. The biggest culprit? Deferred maintenance - small issues that snowball into expensive fixes because they weren't caught early.

Q4: Which of these should be done every year?

Answer: All of them - except reorganizing the junk drawer!

• Flush your water heater - Sediment builds up over time and reduces efficiency. An annual flush keeps it running strong and extends its lifespan.
• Clean your dryer vent - Lint buildup is one of the leading causes of house fires. A yearly cleaning takes 20 minutes and could save your home.
• Check caulking around tubs and showers - Cracked or missing caulk lets water seep behind walls, leading to mold and rot. A quick inspection once a year catches it early.

As for the junk drawer... that's between you and your conscience.

Q5: True or False - If nothing looks broken, your home is probably fine.

Answer: False

This is the one that trips up the most people. The truth is, most home maintenance issues are invisible until they become expensive. A small roof leak, a slowly failing water heater, aging electrical connections - none of these announce themselves until something breaks. That's why proactive maintenance matters more than reactive repairs.

So, How Did You Score?

5 out of 5? You're a home maintenance pro. But even pros miss things in their own home.

3-4 out of 5? Not bad - but your home might have a few surprises hiding in plain sight.

0-2 out of 5? No judgment. Most homeowners are right here with you. The good news? One walk-thru can change everything.

What You Can Do About It

Our seasoned handymen - each with 10+ years of experience - can walk through your home in 30 minutes and spot the things you're missing. Just a clear picture of where your home stands and recommendations on how to ensure it's running smoothly.

Book a free walk-thru by end of April, and if you join a plan, your first handyman visit is on us.

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