What repair or maintenance habit paid off most in 2025

[Alan]

Think about that one thing you kept up with this year that really helped you save time, money, or stress. This thread is all about sharing the repair or maintenance practice that made the biggest difference for you in 2025.

 

[deere_doc]

So, I finally got into the habit of checking my fluids regularly. I used to wait until something felt weird, but doing it every month has saved me a bunch of stress and, like, two surprise fixes.

 

[myBarnside]

Started lubing everything on a set schedule back in early spring, instead of just waiting for squeaks. It felt like too much at first, but it kept everything running more smoothly and def saved me cash in the long run

 

[DeereDitz]

Keeping a simple notebook of every fix and part I messed with was the biggest change for me. I always forgot what I did and bought double. Writing it all down made the whole year easier.