Jesus Sanchez Garcia is a senior writer for USA TODAY Homefront. His expertise focuses on home warranties, with over 50 hours spent reviewing provider sample contracts to understand their benefits. He also regularly performs consumer research, such as surveys and customer interviews with an eye on incorporating data into his writing. Jesus has a bachelor’s in business administration from California State University, Stanislaus, and is still located within California’s vibrant Central Valley. When he is not researching or writing, he enjoys supporting his favorite sports teams, spending time with loved ones and chasing new adventures outdoors.
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Our research shows that the cost to reseed a lawn ranges from $140 for a lawn smaller than 1,000 square feet to $10,500 for an acre or larger lawn. To obtain reseeding cost data, we sourced multiple lawn care experts — most of whom own a lawn care company that performs this service. Below, we…
When you think of a home warranty, you might assume it’ll cost a pretty penny. However, reputable home warranty providers offer solid home protection for less than $60 a month. According to our national average, entry-level home warranty plans start at $41 monthly. We recommend 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty and Liberty Home Guard for price-conscious…
Our top recommendation for New York residents is Liberty Home Guard because it provides competitive pricing, solid coverage caps and a wide range of additional coverage options. If you prefer more robust system and appliance protection, we recommend American Home Shield. Your home’s major appliances and systems require routine maintenance to ensure they last. However,…
TruGreen is the best lawn care company for homeowners needing full-service lawn care due to its various plan options and flexible services. Weed Man makes sense for homeowners with specific lawn issues, such as mole control services. Both companies feature similar services overall, so it boils down to availability: TruGreen services 48 states compared to…
If you want a hands-on approach to lawn care, Sunday Lawn Care delivers through its customized subscription service. However, Sunday’s products require consistent application and effort for the best results. Based on my experience testing the products and our full methodology review, we recommend Sunday as our top subscription lawn care company. Sunday analyzes your…
We selected Liberty Home Guard (LHG) as New Jersey’s best home warranty company because of its affordable premiums, comprehensive coverage perks and roster of 42 optional add-ons — the most in the industry. The weather in New Jersey can be temperamental. Temperature swings can play havoc with AC and heating, and LHG’s range of HVAC…
Weed Man is a franchise full-service lawn care company that provides an extensive list of lawn care and pest control services. It’s one of the few national lawn care companies we’ve reviewed that offers landscape bed and xeriscape weed control services. In addition, Weed Man has an online customer portal where you can pay for…
Home warranties are service contracts that companies offer homeowners to cover repairs or replacements for home appliances and systems. However, customers’ general consensus on home warranties isn’t favorable — many customers rate home warranty companies poorly on third-party review sites such as the Better Business Bureau. We found that one of the most common complaints…
Our team analyzed pest control companies nationwide and found that Terminix offers the most affordable pest control plans, while Orkin provides the most comprehensive wildlife management services. Although every pest issue is unique, full-service pest control companies are better equipped to handle problems more efficiently than a DIY approach, which can take almost 40 days…
TruGreen, our top choice for best lawn care services, stands out with its highly trained technicians and robust variety of services. If you have limited knowledge or are physically unable to care for your lawn, TruGreen’s expertise can be reassuring. However, this level of professional care comes at a price that may not suit budget-conscious…
TruGreen is our top pick for full-service lawn care due to its variety of service plans and convenient features. We consider Sunday Lawn Care the best subscription lawn care company because of its customizable subscription plans and budget-friendly pricing. It’s up to you whether you’d like to care for your lawn yourself or have a…
Terminix is our top pest control choice because of its coverage, safety and certifications, and service guarantee, earning the company a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on our rating methodology. The company stands out for its multiple pest control plans and single treatment options, in addition to the most comprehensive service guarantee of…
Few pest control companies feature pest and termite control as comprehensive as Orkin’s. The company is one of the longest-serving pest control providers and has built a reputation as an industry leader. It offers standard pest control services, such as bed bug and cockroach removal, alongside specialized services, including attic insulation. However, you’ll pay a…
You’ll likely experience an inconvenient pest infestation at some point during homeownership. One option you have besides applying homemade pest treatments is hiring a full-service pest control company. These companies specialize in eliminating a wide variety of pests safely and promptly. Our team researched, reviewed and rated national pest control companies to determine which brands…
You can choose from two types of lawn care services in the market: full-service and subscription. As the name suggests, full-service companies perform most of the lawn care for your home. Subscription lawn care companies send lawn care products that you apply to your lawn at established intervals. Full-service lawn care companies take the guesswork…
We recommend Liberty Home Guard for a home warranty in Texas because, unlike most home warranty providers, it covers two electric air conditioning units with multiple coverage plans. Texans might also like 2-10 Home Buyers for its attractive coverage perks, such as its Supreme upgrade, which increases appliance and system coverage limits. Our team analyzed…
Liberty Home Guard (LHG) is our top choice for California homes because it covers up to two HVAC units within its standard plans, which is essential for Central Valley summers. Close behind is 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, with an upgrade package that increases coverage limits for each home system and appliance. Broken systems and appliances…
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