CR’s Handy New Home App
HOMEOWNERSHIP IS an incredible achievement. And when you’re handed the keys to your home, it can even feel as if you’ve won a race. But as many of us have learned, the work has only just begun at that moment: The race, it turns out, is actually a lifelong marathon of maintenance. From fixing your appliances to refinishing your deck, these tasks can be annoying and complex, and many homeowners don’t even know where to start. So we sometimes put off projects until it’s too late—and the cost of setting things right starts spinning out of control. That’s why, in July, Consumer Reports released Upkept, our new home maintenance app. One of the trickiest parts of maintaining a home is simply knowing what to do and when to do it. Upkept will…