Growing costs of any skilled trade repairs

[Carol Burns]

Wondering how everyone is faring these days with the escalating costs of any repairs.  I've had a few relatively minor issues lately with AC,  plumbing, and appliances with 2 units and the cost of the repairs wiped out my cash flow for months.  (For example, had to get toilet pipe snaked at 5:30 pm and they charged me $475 since it was after hours, hired another plumber for the other unit that needs a pressure bladder and it is going to be over $500).   Interested to hear your thoughts.  What are you putting aside per month now (out of your cash flow) to cover these things?