Home improvement or home renovation is the process of renovating  one's home and can include improvements to lawns and gardens and outbuildings with the goals of

Beautification and added features, Roof tear-off and replacement.  Concrete and masonry repairs to the foundation and chimney, Repairing plumbing and electrical systems,  Upgrading cabinets, fixtures, and sinks in the kitchen and bathroom. , Replacing siding and windows , Improving the backyard with sliding doors, wooden patio decks, patio gardens, jacuzzis, swimming pools, and fencing. ,Wallpapering and painting walls or installing wood panelling. , Adding new flooring, or solid hardwood flooring.,  Upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)  , Increasing the capacity of plumbing and electrical systems.
Waterproofing basements. , Soundproofing rooms, especially bedrooms and baths, Maintenance and repair,  Adding carpets, tiling, linoleum,

Many types of repairs are "Do it yourself" (DIY) projects and it is also useful to establish limits on how much time and money you're willing to invest.

Maintenance, repair  is fixing any sort of mechanical or electrical device as well as performing the routine actions for retaining or restoring the fuctions of products sucha as Building Supplies & Heavy Equipment ,  Generators & Portable Power , Hardware ,Adhesives & Sealers ,  Bathroom Hardware ,Cabinet & Furniture Hardware , Casters , Door Hardware ,Doorknobs & Lock Sets ,Fasteners , Garage Door Openers & Hardware,Gate Hardware ,Hooks & Hangers, Locks & Hasps, Mailboxes ,Shelving Hardware, Signs , Tarps & Tie-Downs,Weatherproofing ,Window Hardware,Heating & Cooling ,Lawn & Garden Equipment, Lighting & Electrical , Painting Tools & Supplies ,Plumbing ,Power & Hand Tools,Safety & Security , Storage & Organization,