If you're getting busy around this time of year with Spring Cleaning around your home, it might not be a bad idea to keep your eyes peeled for some needed repairs and basic home maintenance. Although some repairs are merely for appearance, or maybe resale value, others can be much more serious and impact more than you might think -- namely the health of you and your family.

Covering the obvious problems water leaks can cause to flickering lights indicating increased risk of fire and skyrocketing fuel bills signaling furnace problems, this basic rundown of symptoms and causes (and what to do about them) could be a lifesaver, literally.