Your home is both a refuge and a huge asset---probably the most valuable thing you own, in more ways than one. Unfortunately, things can go wrong with houses. They deteriorate if not cared for properly, and accidents happen. But it’s not in a homeowner’s best interests to let things go; besides being bad for feng shui, unresolved problems can build on themselves and lead to significantly more expense down the road. Proactive routine maintenance is often overlooked by homeowners, but its importance for long-term cost-cutting is tremendous.