It is much easier to prevent the development of unsafe, unhealthy conditions and structural damage than to pay medical or repair bills or both. The home owner is responsible for what is owned. To maintain the value of the property. A well-maintained home usually sells more readily and usually brings a higher price. A well-maintained house is more comfortable.
Regular care minimizes unexpected repair work and expense.
Regular small repairs keep costs from becoming larger. A lender's agreement usually requires the owner to maintain the property to protect the lender's financial interest. Cleaning roof and gutters, cleaning or painting outside wall surfaces, cleaning floors and walls, vacuuming carpet, keeping sink and shower drains running freely, etc. Replacing broken glass in windows or doors, replacing warped or worn shingles, repairing a cracked or heaved sidewalk or driveway, replacing worn out faucets, repairing a broken stair rail, etc. Maintenance and repairs should be done as soon as the need appears.