Most homeowners enjoy the process of DIY, as it helps them learn new skills, feel a sense of ownership over their home, and allows them to flex a creative means of solving problems. That said, even the most ardent DIY professional is unlikely to find themselves wanting to do this at every moment of their free time. There’s more to life than fixing and patching up a home, and few would disagree with that. So, how does one reduce home maintenance costs? This means that home improvements that aim to not only fix an issue, but reduce the likelihood of