08/31/2026
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and at My Favorite Fixer, we believe preparedness starts at home.
You don't have to panic. You just have to know where the valve is.
All month long, we're sharing the skills every homeowner needs before an emergency happens, not during one. That means learning how to shut off your water main, reset a breaker safely, and put together a basic home repair kit you can actually use when it counts.
Because confidence in your home isn't about knowing everything. It's about knowing enough to handle what comes your way.
Follow along all September as we break it down, one skill at a time. Drop a comment and let us know what home emergency skill you want to learn first.