Many say renting is "throwing money away." But is it really true when home repairs and maintenance come into the picture?<br />According to Business Insider, home repairs and maintenance tasks, not to mention improvements, can quickly escalate to tens of thousands of dollars.<br />While money can be saved through DIY, other tasks should only be done by licensed professionals, such as electrical work.<br />Roofing is a prime money-sucker. A leaky roof wastes energy. It can also rot beams and damage ceilings. <br />
