It is very expensive to be a homeowner.
It doesn’t cost a lot of money to buy a house and have a mortgage, but there are other expenses involved.
I consistently worry about repairs that need to be made in my home. I never have enough money when something breaks down so I have to find a way to make things work. I had an issue with the furnace a couple of months ago. I tried to fix the problem on my own. I followed a list of troubleshooting advice that I found on the internet. One of the problems that I noticed right away was a breaker that had been flipped. It was the exact breaker to the HVAC system. I tried to flip the breaker back into position, but it would not budge. Instead of calling an HVAC Service contractor, I decided to call an electrician. I told the company about the breaker and the furnace problems. They agreed that they were likely related and sent someone to help with the electric and heating problems. Nut breaker needed to be replaced. It was as old as the house. After the breaker was replaced, we didn’t have any problem getting the furnace to come on. The electrician recommended replacing all of the breakers in the box, due to their age. It’s going to cost about $600 and I don’t have that money right now, but it’s at the top of my to do list. If I win the lottery, that will be the first thing I do.