Answers for the home you actually live in.
OurHomeSays answers the questions a homeowner actually has — what’s wrong, is it urgent, can I do it myself, repair or replace, and what it costs — with sources and an honest verdict, not a lead form.
Know what's wrong, whether it's urgent, and what to do next.
What’s happening in your home?
Jump to the problem you’re facing right now.
- SafetyYour furnace smells like gas or burning — here's what to do now
- DiagnoseWater's coming in — is a roof leak an emergency?
- DiagnoseNo hot water — what to check first
- DiagnoseNo heat — what to check before calling for repair
- DiagnoseAC running but not cooling — what to check
- DiagnoseWater leak — is it an emergency, and should I shut off the main?
- DiagnoseWater in the basement after rain — why, and what to do
- DiagnoseCrack in the wall — should you worry?
Start here — the big decisions
By where you are
Browse by home system
Roof & attic
Leaks, age, repair-or-replace, and what a roof job really costs.
Heating & cooling
No heat, no cool, safety smells, and when to repair vs replace.
Plumbing & water
Leaks, water pressure, running toilets, and when to shut off the main.
Water heater
No hot water, leaks, lifespan, and replacement cost.
Basement & foundation
Wet basements, cracks, and telling cosmetic from structural.
Damp, mould & air
Mould, condensation, and humidity — what to clean yourself and when to call a pro.
Windows & doors
Fogged panes, drafts, and repair-vs-replace decisions.
Appliances
Dishwashers and washers that won't drain — fix or replace.
Exterior & gutters
Gutters, dryer vents, and the upkeep that prevents big bills.
Maintenance & seasons
First-year, seasonal, and month-by-month upkeep plans.
Home safety
Gas, carbon monoxide, detectors, and what to do right now.
Why trust OurHomeSays
- • We answer in the first screen, then show the reasoning — no scrolling past ads to a hedge.
- • Safety is its own layer: gas, CO, electrical, or structural hazards stop the page and route you out, never toward a risky DIY step.
- • Every price is a line-item estimate with stated assumptions and a dated source — never a fixed number to lure a quote.
- • Repair-or-replace runs an ordered rule: safety first, then age vs. life, then the 50% rule.
Each claim is labeled Official fact, Calculation, OurHomeSays rule, or Estimate. See how we decide and our sources & evidence policy.