Whether you're an A to B driver or an enthusiast, every car owner and driver should familiarise themselves with the most important car maintenance tips. A few simple upkeep tricks can help you save money, prolong the life of your vehicle and increase your safety on the road and the safety of your passengers. Here are six maintenance jobs that literally any driver can do.

You rely on your fridge, dishwasher, oven and laundry to work, and work well when you need them. The last thing you want is for them to fail, or cost you a ton of money to repair or replace. Here are five simple tips from US News Money to keep those appliances in good, working order for the long haul.

Your car is a big expensive machine that, over its life, will cost you a ton in maintenance. If you learn to do some of those jobs yourself, you can save a ton of cash. Replacing your brake pads, for example, is one of those jobs that sounds much harder than it is, and we're going to walk you through it from start to finish.

As we've often said, dull knives are dangerous knives, not to mention a pain to use when it's time to cook. Keeping them sharp is surprisingly easy, and this guide from the folks at KnifePlanet is detailed and rich, but boils down to three simple steps: maintenance, honing, and eventually, sharpening.

There are some spots in your home you should be familiar with for safety and maintenance reasons. If your plumbing goes awry, for example, you'll want to know where the water shutoffs are located. The Art of Manliness details seven spots in your home you should know about.

When I first got my wooden cutting board, I was excited to use it, but also very sure I was going to ruin everything. I got over it, but I would have gotten over it a lot faster if I had'd Food 52's comprehensive guide on caring for the things.

There's a lot to do when you move into a new home, from unpacking to popping some bubbly to celebrate. One thing that's easy to overlook? Swapping out all those air filters.

When it comes to saving money, some DIY projects aren't worth the time and effort. You have to weigh the difficulty of the project with the cost of hiring a professional. Money savvy couple Mike and Lauren share the DIY skills that pay off most.

Ready for another utility bill annoyance? Your water bill might be higher than it needs to be. Even if you think nothing in your house is leaking, do a periodic check to make sure your bill isn't unnecessarily inflated.

There's no need to buy new extravagant knife sets every time your blades start to dull. Instead, you can take care of the knives you have and prolong their lifespan. This video will show you how to keep them just as sharp as when you bought them.

Those little nail or thumbtack holes in a wall are tiny, but unsightly. Thankfully, it's easy enough to fill them. All you need is a little bicarbonate soda and some super glue.

Early spring is perfect bike-riding weather -- it's not too hot, not too cold and there's an abundance of vibrant flora/scantily-clad joggers to admire along the way. Unfortunately, all that extra riding usually translates to added wear-and-tear in your bike. Here are six simple bike maintenance tips that anyone can master.

Android: CCleaner has always been one of our favourite maintenance tools on Windows. Now the app has come to Android with a variety of features to clean up, maintain and optimise your Android device.

Good tools are an expensive investment, but if you take good care of them, they will last a lifetime of renovations. Keeping your tools properly stored, cleaned and maintained will save you time and money and make your DIY endeavours that much more rewarding.

Windows: Over time, your Windows PC will accumulate a whole bunch of unwanted programs, services and other things that slow it down. FreeFixer sorts and lists everything on your hard drive and offers more information about each to help decide whether it's needed.

Chances are right now, you aren't using your PC to its absolute fullest potential. Maybe it's a little slow, maybe your monitor's colours aren't quite right, or maybe it's just dusty and loud. You may not even realise these things are happening. But with a free afternoon, you can improve it from top to bottom without spending a cent. Here are 10 ways to do just that.

Hard drives run better when you don't stuff them full of junk. Just because you have the disk space doesn't mean you have to use it all up. This weekend, get your drives in order and clear out the unnecessary crap.

Regular preventive maintenance is the single most important thing you can do as a car owner. However, not everyone agrees on what preventive maintenance is, what you should do, and when you should do it. Let's clear that up, and give you some tips that apply to any vehicle.

Technology maintenance is a sometimes tedious but always essential task. Here are some simple tips for speeding up and optimising your Windows PC, Mac, iPhone and Android phone.