You fix one thing, and something else needs attention. After a while, owning a home can feel like working through a list that never gets shorter. Every house needs care, but understanding yours helps you make sense of that list. The Ten Commandments of Owning a Home Know your house. Know where the water shutoff is, what your systems need, and how things normally work. You’ll have a better chance of noticing when something is wrong. Don’t ignore the drip. Water can damage much