The first step in creating a low-maintenance home—one you don't have to worry about when rains fall and winds blow—is to solve small problems before they require big, expensive fixes.
Prevention, in the form of home maintenance tackled throughout the year, is the best way to keep common household ills at bay.
When things do go wrong - as they inevitably will - knowing how to take care of them quickly means that you'll spend less of your valuable time waiting for those repair people.
The articles below can help you keep all the systems in your home humming along smoothly.