How I maximize home expenses through credit cards

Think your biggest monthly bills are a lost cause? Think again. This week, a travel rewards expert revealed exactly how she turns home expenses—property taxes, contractor fees, even that leaky faucet—into free flights and hotel nights.

The trick? Never use a debit card. She uses a flat-rate cash back card for everything from lumber to lawn care, then stacks category bonuses for home improvement stores.

The result? Thousands of points a year on money you were already spending. Stop letting your house drain your wallet.

Start making it work for you.