Also, the owner receives tax advantages. Some of these are useful in the short run, and some valuable when selling. Home maintenance is more than just cleaning. A diligent maintenance program can eliminate many big problems. Harris recommends developing a seasonal list of maintenance chores.
Summer is the intensive lawn-care season, for example.
Fall is the time to caulk and paint. Spring is the traditional time for cleaning. Keep in mind that a maintenance program should be designed to protect the home against damage from insects, animals, weather and system failures, such as leaky plumbing.