This website uses cookies

Read our Privacy policy and Terms of use for more information.

Hey Kiddo!

This weekend, protect your home, family, and finances with four essential maintenance tasks:

  • Drain cleaning: Remove hair and debris, flush with baking soda and vinegar to prevent bacterial growth, drain flies, sewage odors, and plumber bills ranging from $150 to $5,000+

  • Car fluids and battery: A 10-minute check of your oil, coolant, brake fluid, and battery terminals prevents breakdowns, brake failure, and engine replacements costing $3,000 to $7,000+

  • Emergency exit plan: House fires give you 2–3 minutes to escape — draw your floor plan, mark two routes from every room, pick a meeting spot outside, and practice it with your family. Discover blocked exits now, not during an emergency

  • AC service: A $75–$200 professional tune-up prevents compressor failure ($1,500–$3,500), full system replacement ($3,000–$8,000+), and keeps your home comfortable when summer heat peaks

These simple tasks require just 1 to 3 hours but can save $56K to $417K+ in catastrophic repairs, medical expenses, and legal liability — while keeping your family safe.

TASK OVERVIEWS:

Subscribe to keep reading

This content is free, but you must be subscribed to DadMinders to continue reading.

I consent to receive newsletters via email. Terms of use and Privacy policy.

Already a subscriber?Sign in.Not now

Keep Reading