Warranty Guide: Cami Warranty vs Progressive—What’s Covered When
New home warranties promise protection against construction defects, yet 68% of homeowners discover their coverage excludes the exact problems they experience, forcing them to pay thousands for repairs that seemed covered until claim denial letters arrive citing technicalities, time limitations, and interpretation differences that transform “comprehensive coverage” into meaningless paper. The frustration intensifies when warranty […]
First-Year Maintenance Calendar: Seasonal Tasks That Matter
Neglecting first-year maintenance tasks leads 72% of new homeowners to face preventable repairs averaging $15,000 within five years when ignored furnace filters destroy equipment, uncleaned gutters cause ice dams, and missed warranty inspections void coverage for developing problems. The maintenance overwhelm intensifies when seasonal requirements pile up, warranty documentation deadlines pass unnoticed, and seemingly minor […]
Landscaping & Rough Grade: When You Can Start and What’s Required
New homeowners eager to transform dirt lots into dream yards discover too late that improper timing and inadequate preparation turns $20,000 landscaping investments into $35,000 disasters when premature installation settles unevenly, improper grading floods basements, and municipal violations require complete reconstruction. The frustration intensifies when builders provide vague timelines about rough grade settlement, municipalities issue […]
DIY vs Warranty: When to Submit a Service Request
Attempting DIY repairs on warrantied items leads 68% of new homeowners to void coverage worth $8,000-15,000 when well-intentioned fixes violate warranty terms, create additional damage, or eliminate manufacturer protection through unauthorized modifications. The decision complexity intensifies when minor issues seem easily fixable, service wait times frustrate eager homeowners, and YouTube tutorials make complex repairs appear […]
