The fellow that owns his own home is always just coming out of a hardware store.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Homeowners are frequently making repairs or improvements to their property.
- In plain terms
- People with homes are always doing fixes.
- What can you take from it?
- Owning a home means constant maintenance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you spend on your home?
- Is maintenance part of owning?
Another view
Some homes need little repair.
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