Most cleaning and repair jobs take only a few minutes. The problem is
getting around to them. If you tend to procrastinate, use your "putting
off" time to plan what you're going to do about a problem when you
finally get the urge to tackle it. When you notice a stain on the wall
or a scratched wood panel, jot down what's wrong and where, along with
any cleaning agents or tools you need. After several small jobs have
accumulated, you can deal with them all at once, armed with the
necessary aids.