Title: Outline necessary home-maintenance tasks.
Course: Independent Living (22904-18)

Outline should include

- identifying home-maintenance tasks
- identifying the responsibilities of renters and of landlords regarding home maintenance
- planning for sharing home-maintenance tasks among family members and others
- evaluating home-maintenance professionals and equipment
- completing home-maintenance tasks.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors influence the amount of responsibility that a family member has for home maintenance and cleaning?
- Why is it important to research home-maintenance equipment?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting vs. purchasing home-maintenance equipment?

Communication

- When is it important for family members to share cleaning and maintenance tasks? Why?
- What phrases do manufacturers and sellers of home-maintenance equipment use to make their equipment appealing to buyers?

Leadership

- How can household responsibilities and tasks be divided? How can leadership skills help?
- What factors should one consider when determining if the home-maintenance task can be completed on one’s own or if someone should be hired?

Management

- What steps are needed if homeowners are unable to repair/and maintain their home?
- What factors should one consider when determining who to hire to perform home-maintenance tasks?
- How does a homeowner budget for home maintenance?
- How can safe storage of appliance warranties assist with home maintenance and efficiency?