🛠 Small Job Superheroes: How Minor Repairs Save You Big Bucks

When most homeowners think of hiring a handyman, they often wait until something big breaks. But the truth is, the real savings happen with the small stuff — those little repairs and tweaks that are easy to ignore until they turn into costly disasters.

Leaking Faucet Repair

At Rio Verde Home Services, we believe it’s the small jobs that make the biggest difference over time. Here's why:

🔩 1. That Leaky Faucet Is Draining More Than Water

A faucet that drips once per second can waste over 3,000 gallons a year — that's money literally going down the drain. Fixing a washer or replacing a cartridge is a 30-minute job that pays off on your water bill every month.

⚡ 2. Loose Outlets & Flickering Lights?

Electrical quirks like wobbly outlets or lights that flicker could signal loose connections — a common cause of short circuits and fire hazards. Catching these early prevents expensive electrical repairs (and potential safety issues) down the road.

🚪 3. Squeaky Doors & Sticky Locks

These may seem like minor annoyances, but they often stem from misaligned frames or settling issues. Left unchecked, they can lead to cracked door jambs, security problems, or even full door replacements.

🪟 4. Caulking & Weatherstripping = Energy Savings

Gaps around windows, doors, and baseboards let in heat, dust, and bugs. A quick touch-up with caulk or new weatherstripping can improve comfort and slash your energy bills — especially during Sedona’s hot summers.

🧯 5. Smoke Detector Batteries: A $5 Job That Saves Lives

A dead smoke detector is worse than none at all. Regular battery changes and testing are simple, fast, and crucial — especially for vacation homes or rental properties.

🧰 Stop Waiting for a Big Problem

When you take care of the “little things,” you avoid big surprises later — we offer affordable, efficient handyman services across:

• Sedona

• Cottonwood

• Clarkdale

• Verde Village

• Village of Oak Creek

• Camp Verde

• Jerome

• Oak Creek Canyon

  
  

📞 Call Your Local Small Job Superhero

Whether it’s a faucet that won’t stop dripping, a light fixture that needs replacing, or weatherstripping that’s worn out — we’ve got you covered.

📍 Rio Verde Home Services

📞 928-351-7111

🕗 Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM

🔗 www.sedonacottonwoodhandyman.com

🧠 Pro Tip: Set a “Home Checkup” Every 6 Months

Create a reminder to walk through your house with a notepad every spring and fall. Or better yet — let us do it for you. We’ll help you spot what needs attention before it’s a problem.