Outline should include
- identifying home-maintenance tasks
- determining quality standards for home maintenance
- identifying the responsibilities of renters and landlords with regard to home maintenance
- planning for sharing home-maintenance tasks among family members and others
- evaluating home-maintenance 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 you share household responsibilities and tasks? How can leadership skills help?
- What factors should you consider when determining if the home-maintenance task can be completed on your own or if you should hire someone?
Management
- What steps need to occur if homeowners are unable to repair/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?