5. Get appliances in order

Your kitchen appliances are about to go into overdrive, especially the refrigerator and range. Inspect them for early signs of trouble. With the fridge, buzzing and humming sounds, as well as inconsistent temperatures, are indications of potential failure. As for the range, broken burners and uneven heat in the oven are issues you need to deal with sooner rather than later.

You can expect to pay between $200 and $400 to repair a refrigerator, and between $100 and $200 to repair a range, according to HomeAdvisor’s True Cost Guide.