Keep up with regular maintenance and repair jobs.

Making small improvements or minor repairs, and doing regular maintenance – all add up to one thing: Stress-free living. "Doorknobs that turn properly and kitchen knobs that don't fall off when you pull them make life a lot more pleasant," explains Kavovit. Many maintenance and repair jobs can be done in just a few minutes, adds Kavovit, "that's a very small investment of time, and the payoff is huge."