Rob Dobi Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It’s easy to overlook home maintenance when everything around the house is working fine. “But just like preventative healthcare, doing some routine tasks now can avoid big problems later,” says Gino Goe, a property manager in Santa Barbara, California. “These are simple steps you can take to catch trouble early, prolong the life of equipment and slash your energy bills.” Read on for seven vital home maintenance steps that will pay you back.