Home Report Card

Find out how you grade on the subject of home maintenance. Your report card might surprise you!
QUESTION 1 OF 10

What simple task can help you start to make your home more energy efficient?

  • Getting an energy audit
  • Installing compact fluorescent (CFL) or LED light bulbs
  • Using less water in my home
  • Keeping the front & back doors closed at all times
QUESTION 2 OF 10

What is the nation’s average cost to hire a professional for a home energy audit?

  • Isn’t it free?
  • $147-$311
  • $487-$711
  • $887-$1,111
QUESTION 3 OF 10

How far away from the foundation of your home should your downspout be placed?

  • 1 foot
  • 3 feet
  • 6 feet
  • It needs to direct the water away from the foundation of my home
QUESTION 4 OF 10

According to the U.S. Government’s Energy Star program, what can you do to save $150-$180 per year in energy costs?

  • Using a programmable thermostat
  • Running your washer on cold water cycles only
  • Placing outside lighting on a timer
  • Adding weather stripping to all windows & doors
QUESTION 5 OF 10

Winter is on its way. Which of the following should you do to your lawn before it gets too cold?

  • Fertilize
  • Re-seed if necessary
  • Aerate
  • All of the above
QUESTION 6 OF 10

Which of the following should be done as part of regular fall maintenance?

  • Sprinklers blown out
  • Trees and shrubs trimmed
  • Air conditioner cleaned
  • All of the above
QUESTION 7 OF 10

Which room do 38% of couples argue the most?

  • TV room
  • Master bedroom
  • Kitchen
  • Living room
QUESTION 8 OF 10

What month do most people start their fall maintenance projects?

  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
QUESTION 9 OF 10

Cleaning your gutters and downspouts in the fall can prevent water damage to your foundation, costing on average?

  • $2,500
  • $3,800
  • $5,300
  • $6,500
QUESTION 10 OF 10

What’s the number one reason people don’t complete fall maintenance tasks?

  • Cost
  • Time
  • Don’t know which task to do
  • Ignore the issue
Amy Matthews Amy Matthews HomeAdvisor's Home Improvement Expert