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Weekend safety sweep: 3 tasks that protect what you own.

Jan 9, 2026

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6 min read

Weekend safety sweep: 3 tasks that protect what you own.

DadMinders, 2nd Saturday of January: Three critical safety and cost-saving tasks that protect your biggest investments. Time Commitment: 1-3 hours total. Potential Cost: $60-175 for DIY supplies (or $190-875 with professional services). Potential Savings: $4,000-17,000+ in avoided energy waste, repairs, accidents, and premature replacements

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
New Year checklist: Prevent $400K in avoidable disasters!

Jan 2, 2026

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10 min read

New Year checklist: Prevent $400K in avoidable disasters!

DadMinders, 1st Saturday of January: Four essential maintenance and planning tasks that protect your family, finances, and future. Time Commitment: 2-4 hours total. Potential Cost: $5-45 for materials (filters, optional car seat replacements); $0-1,000+ for self-improvement goals. Potential Savings: $60,000-500,000+ in avoided home damage, medical bills, fires, accidents, interest charges, and health crises.

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
Your home & car could be bleeding money. Here's how to stop it.

Dec 26, 2025

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7 min read

Your home & car could be bleeding money. Here's how to stop it.

DadMinders Task-List, 4th Saturday in December. Three critical safety and cost-saving tasks that protect your biggest investments—your home, vehicle, and family health. Time Commitment: 1-3 hours total. Potential Cost: $235-970 (equipment/supplies or professional services). Potential Savings: $13,700-68,500+ in avoided disasters, premature replacements, property value loss, and legal fees.

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
Protect Your Health, Home & Car: 5 Essential Maintenance Tasks

Dec 19, 2025

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12 min read

Protect Your Health, Home & Car: 5 Essential Maintenance Tasks

DadMinders Task-List, 3rd Saturday in December. Five critical safety and maintenance tasks that protect your health, home, and vehicle while preventing costly emergencies. Time Commitment: 1-2 hours total. Potential Cost: $70-540 (mostly one-time supplies and tools). Potential Savings: $6,000-25,000+ in avoided infestations, medical emergencies, breakdown repairs, and lockout costs.

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
3 safety checks that could save your life (and your appliances)!

Dec 12, 2025

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9 min read

3 safety checks that could save your life (and your appliances)!

DadMinders, 2nd Saturday of December: Three critical safety and cost-saving tasks that protect your biggest investments. Time Commitment: 1-3 hours total. Potential Cost: $55-175 DIY (batteries, gauges, cleaners) or $190-875 with professional services. Potential Savings: $56,000-417,000+ in avoided disasters, premature replacements, and legal liability

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
4 life-protecting tasks that save time, money, and improve safety and stability for your family.

Dec 5, 2025

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10 min read

4 life-protecting tasks that save time, money, and improve safety and stability for your family.

DadMinders, 1st Saturday of December: Four critical safety and cost-saving tasks protect your biggest investments—your home, family, and financial security. Time commitment: 1-3 hours total. Cost: $190-875 (mostly one-time or professional services). Potential savings: $56,000-417,000+ in avoided disasters, premature replacements, and legal fees

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
Stop Engine Failure, Flooding & Infestations: This Weekend's Critical Tasks

Nov 21, 2025

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7 min read

Stop Engine Failure, Flooding & Infestations: This Weekend's Critical Tasks

DadMinders Task-List, 4th Saturday in November, 2025. Three simple maintenance tasks this weekend protect your family from dangerous breakdowns, disease-carrying pests, and potential for mold. Time Commitment: 45-90 minutes total Potential Cost: $40-95 (pest control supplies, air filter, washing machine cleaner) Potential Savings: $5,700-28,500+ in avoided disasters including engine replacement, termite/electrical damage, water damage restoration, catalytic converter failure, emergency repairs, medical expenses, and property value loss.

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
3 critical home & auto tasks: 2 hrs could save you $56K+ in unexpected costs!

Nov 14, 2025

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8 min read

3 critical home & auto tasks: 2 hrs could save you $56K+ in unexpected costs!

DadMinders Task-List, 3rd Saturday in November, 2025. Three critical safety and cost-saving tasks that protect your biggest investments. Time Commitment: 1-3 hours total. Potential Cost: $190-875 (mostly one-time or professional services). Potential Savings: $56,000-417,000+ in avoided disasters and premature replacements

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
Prevent catastrophic failures: 3 quick checks that save $56K-417K+

Nov 7, 2025

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9 min read

Prevent catastrophic failures: 3 quick checks that save $56K-417K+

DadMinders Task-List, 2nd Saturday in November, 2025. Three simple maintenance tasks stand between you and catastrophic failures that cost tens of thousands in repairs, create dangerous safety hazards, and destroy your home's value. Time needed: 1-3 hours total Your cost: $190-875 (mostly one-time gear or professional services) What you avoid: $56,000-417,000+ in structural damage, accidents, appliance replacements, and legal liability

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
3 hours of home & life maintenance could save you $56K-417K+ in disasters

Oct 31, 2025

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11 min read

3 hours of home & life maintenance could save you $56K-417K+ in disasters

DadMinders Task-List, 1st Saturday in November 2025: Take care of these four routine maintenance tasks that stand between you and catastrophic expenses. Time Commitment: 2-4 hours total. Potential Cost: $5-30 for HVAC filters; $150-650 if replacements needed (seatbelts, car seats). Potential Savings: $156,000-650,000+ in avoided disasters (house fires, water damage, medical bankruptcy, structural repairs, crash injuries, interest costs, and premature equipment replacement). You got this!

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
Stop Accidents, Fines & Property Damage With These 3 Simple Checks

Oct 24, 2025

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6 min read

Stop Accidents, Fines & Property Damage With These 3 Simple Checks

DadMinders Task-List, 4th Saturday in October 2025: Three critical safety and cost-saving tasks that protect your biggest investments. Time Commitment: 2-3 hours total. Potential Cost: $250-1,000 (equipment/supplies or professional services). Potential Savings: $21,500-60,000+ in avoided repairs, fines, and property value loss

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
3 Tasks That Save $56K-417K+ in Disasters (Just 1-3 Hours)

Oct 17, 2025

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6 min read

3 Tasks That Save $56K-417K+ in Disasters (Just 1-3 Hours)

DadMinders Task-List, 3rd Saturday in October 2025: Three critical safety and cost-saving tasks that protect your biggest investments. Time Commitment: 1-3 hours total. Potential Cost: $40-80 in supplies and tools. Potential Savings: $8,500-30,000+ in avoided repairs, emergencies, and damage.

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
3 Quick Checks That Prevent Thousands in Repairs (Roof, Car, Kitchen)

Oct 10, 2025

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7 min read

3 Quick Checks That Prevent Thousands in Repairs (Roof, Car, Kitchen)

DadMinders Task-List, 2nd Saturday in October 2025: Three critical safety and cost-saving tasks that protect your biggest investments. Time Commitment: 1-3 hours total. Potential Cost: $190-875 (mostly one-time or professional services). Potential Savings: $56,000-417,000+ in avoided disasters and premature replacements.

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
The 7 Home & Life Checks You Can't Afford to Skip

Oct 3, 2025

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10 min read

The 7 Home & Life Checks You Can't Afford to Skip

DadMinders Task-List, 1st Saturday in October 2025: Simple maintenance tasks that save thousands in repairs, prevent fires, and protect your family's safety and financial security. Time Commitment: 2-4 hours total. Potential Cost: $20-60 (mostly free tasks). Potential Savings: $3,000-20,000+ in avoided emergencies, fraud recovery, and interest costs

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
3 Quick Home Tasks That Prevent Thousands in Unexpected Costs.

Sep 26, 2025

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4 min read

3 Quick Home Tasks That Prevent Thousands in Unexpected Costs.

DadMinders Task-List. 4th Saturday in September 2025: Pest control, car wipers, and washing machine maintenance—small efforts that save big money and keep you safe.

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
Winter Prep Task List: Pipes, car, & water filters - DadMinders

Sep 19, 2025

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8 min read

Winter Prep Task List: Pipes, car, & water filters - DadMinders

Three essential maintenance tasks to tackle this weekend before cold weather hits. This DadMinder is for the 3nd Saturday in September (but you can get a head start if you want)

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
DadMinders Weekly Task List -- Get Ready for a Healthy Home and Safe Driving!

Sep 12, 2025

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10 min read

DadMinders Weekly Task List -- Get Ready for a Healthy Home and Safe Driving!

This week, focus on essential maintenance for your home and vehicle! Flush your hot water heater to enhance efficiency, check tire pressure and brake condition for safe driving, and run cleaning cycles on kitchen appliances. This DadMinder is for the 2nd Saturday in September (but you can get a head start if you want)

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
DadMinders Weekly Task List - Home Safety and Financial Freedom: Your Essential Guides

Sep 5, 2025

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14 min read

DadMinders Weekly Task List - Home Safety and Financial Freedom: Your Essential Guides

This week, focus on home safety and financial health! Replace your HVAC filter, clean the dryer lint trap, and check for leaks. Inspect car seatbelts and booster seats for safety. Lastly, review your finances to tackle debt and pave the way for a more prosperous future. You’ve got this! This DadMinder is for the 1st Saturday in September 2025 (unless you want to get a head start).

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
DadMinders Weekly Task List - Survive and Thrive: Essential Wilderness Skills, Family Check-Ins and Household Inventory!

Aug 29, 2025

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5 min read

DadMinders Weekly Task List - Survive and Thrive: Essential Wilderness Skills, Family Check-Ins and Household Inventory!

This week, enhance your survival skills by watching essential wilderness survival videos. Learn life-saving techniques for when you’re lost in nature. Additionally, take time to reconnect with loved ones through calls or texts. Make the most of your week by preparing for challenges and nurturing important relationships! Plus create or update a household Inventory log! This DadMinder Premium Weekly Task List is for the 5th Saturday in August 2025 (unless you want to get a head start).

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
Tackle Weeds and Maintain Your Ride: Essential Tasks This Month! - DadMinders Premium
LockSimple

Aug 21, 2025

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7 min read

Tackle Weeds and Maintain Your Ride: Essential Tasks This Month! - DadMinders Premium

It's time to battle weeds and maintain your home! Pull or spray weeds, trim foliage, and keep your yard tidy to prevent fire hazards and pests. Don’t forget to clean your car's air filter and inspect its belts. Also, run cleaning cycles on your washing machine for optimal performance! This DadMinder is for the 4th Saturday in August 2025 (unless you want to get a head start).

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
How To Work With A Contractor in 2025 (What To Ask, When To Pay, Red Flags To Watch Out For).

Aug 16, 2025

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28 min read

How To Work With A Contractor in 2025 (What To Ask, When To Pay, Red Flags To Watch Out For).

Hiring the right contractor matters when your home's at stake. Homeowners often worry about scams, poor work, sketchy payment terms, or fights over updates. Knowing how to hire and work with a contractor for home repairs, renovations, or remodels can save stress and money.

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
Be Ready for Anything: Power Outages and Automotive Safety Tips! - DadMinders Premium
LockSimple

Aug 14, 2025

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9 min read

Be Ready for Anything: Power Outages and Automotive Safety Tips! - DadMinders Premium

Be ready for power outages and ensure your vehicle is safe! Create a power outage plan, gather essential items like flashlights and backup batteries, and discuss procedures with your family. Also, check automotive fluids, oil, and battery health, and prepare or update survival kits for unexpected emergencies away from home. This DadMinder is for the 3nd Saturday in August (but you can get a head start if you want)

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
How To Know When To DIY And When To Hire A Contractor In 2025

Aug 9, 2025

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21 min read

How To Know When To DIY And When To Hire A Contractor In 2025

Deciding between doing it yourself and calling a contractor is about more than just saving time or money.

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
Prevent Damage and Ensure Safety: Important Tasks for Your Home and Car! - DadMinders Premium
LockSimple

Aug 7, 2025

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10 min read

Prevent Damage and Ensure Safety: Important Tasks for Your Home and Car! - DadMinders Premium

Inspect your house for gaps to prevent pests and moisture, check tire pressure and brakes for safety, and run cleaning cycles on kitchen appliances. These proactive steps will enhance your home’s efficiency and keep your vehicle in top shape for safe travels! This DadMinder is for the 2nd Saturday in August (but you can get a head start if you want)

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
How to Protect and Maintain Property Value for Your House in 2025

Aug 5, 2025

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22 min read

How to Protect and Maintain Property Value for Your House in 2025

Regular care, small updates and keeping things tidy do more for property value than most people think, over time, in any housing market!

Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth
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