Home maintenance is a constant, yet evolving aspect of homeownership. From the smallest repair to major renovations, how we approach these tasks often reflects our upbringing, available resources, and even our generation. This article delves into the diverse approaches to home maintenance across different generations, exploring their unique perspectives, challenges, and the valuable lessons we can learn from each other. Understanding these generational differences can lead to more effective, efficient, and even enjoyable home upkeep.

As we kick off 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the repair and renovation trends that defined 2024 and what they mean for homeowners and the home improvement industry this year. Last year’s statistics revealed shifting priorities, new challenges, and emerging opportunities for property owners. With the U.S. home improvement market projected to grow steadily, now is the time to prepare for what’s ahead.

Managing properties can be a complex and demanding job. Property managers are responsible for everything from ensuring tenant satisfaction to juggling maintenance tasks and keeping operational costs under control. With so many moving parts, the challenges can seem overwhelming, especially when unexpected repair issues arise. This is where property warranties step in as a game-changer.

Climate change is no longer a distant concern—it’s already reshaping our environment, and its impact on homeowners is growing. From extreme weather events to rising insurance premiums, the risks to property owners are significant and evolving. Whether you’re facing stronger hurricanes, worsening droughts, or rising sea levels, taking steps to safeguard your home is essential.

A potential return of Donald Trump to the presidency in 2025 could bring a unique policy approach that impacts homeowners across the country. From interest rate adjustments to inflation-driven changes in maintenance costs, the Trump administration’s emphasis on economic growth and deregulation would likely have significant implications for property ownership and upkeep.

The cost of maintaining a home in the United States is on the rise, and 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most expensive years yet for homeowners. With annual home maintenance expenses potentially exceeding $10,000, understanding the driving factors behind these costs is more important than ever. Rising material prices, labor shortages, inflation, and an aging housing stock are combining to make homeownership more challenging, particularly when it comes to keeping up with repairs and upkeep.

San Francisco, CA – November 11th, 2024 – Puls, a leading provider of on-demand home services across the U.S., today announced its acquisition by Super, a technology-driven home warranty provider. This partnership strengthens Puls’s ability to deliver fast, reliable service and maintenance solutions to more homeowners while expanding our service footprint through Super’s established network.

Ah, the holidays! A time to rest, recharge, and eat ridiculous amounts of food. Here at Puls, we love the holidays. We love the festive decorations, the exchange of presents, and the quality time with friends and family. This year we’re especially excited because we want to help you - and your home - be totally prepared. Whether you’re planning a big gathering at Thanksgiving or just hoping to sit on the couch and watch sports all day, Puls can make it happen. Use our discount code to get 10% off all TV mounting, phone repair and appliance repair services.

With the rise of television shows and social media accounts dedicated to the “do it yourself” (DIY) lifestyle, it sometimes feels like every project can be DIY’ed. But based on experiene, we know that’s not true. We sometimes hear from people who feel a certain amount of pressure to make their home appealing and take on DIY projects -- but they don’t have the skills or confidence to make it happen on their own. That’s why we recently worked with The Harris Poll, a well-respected public opinion polling firm, to survey Millennial homeowners in the U.S. and find out more about their attitudes about home maintenance and repairs.

Today Puls is publishing its first annual National Appliance Repair Report, with the goal of educating consumers on how much they should pay for appliance repairs and when they should expect to repair or replace a major appliance. The report also includes recommendations from our nationwide network of technicians about which appliance brands are most reliable and easy to use. In developing the report, we used our proprietary data to unearth insights for consumers.

Pretty much every element of your household can be enhanced with home automation these days – from a camera-equipped smart refrigerator that lets you peek inside via your smartphone to help create a shopping list while you’re out of the house, to smart lighting systems that illuminate your space in a myriad of dazzling, fully customizable options. You can even control your entire smart home network with a voice-driven smart assistant such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Amazon’s increasingly popular voice assistant, Alexa, makes a myriad of everyday tasks around the house an absolute breeze. The smart speaker is a fantastic means of entertaining company, kids, and streamlining just about everything we need at home.

By now, most people have at least heard of Amazon Alexa, the increasingly ubiquitous digital assistant from the retail giant – though not everyone may be aware of the extent of Alexa’s capabilities, or even what it is. In short, Alexa powers that familiar woman’s voice that comes out of integrated devices such as smart speakers to answer your queries, perform tasks, and provide entertainment.

Go ahead and let out a sigh of relief - you’ve endured winter’s worst, and summer is finally here, once and for all. It’s time to pack away those winter clothes, and get ready to enjoy cookouts, laying out on your deck, and some much-needed vitamin D.