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?