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We help people become homeowners each day. Once you get done with finding the right house, getting the appraisal done and qualifying for the perfect home loan, it's smooth sailing from there right? Not necessarily.

To prevent any additional stress, here are 25 skills you should know in order to survive homeownership:

1. Fix a Leaky Faucet
2. Move a Fridge By Yourself
3. Locate a Stud
4. Deal with a Seized Lock
5. Check for Termites
6. Unclog a Sink
7. Ensure a Lightbulb's Long Life
8. Remove a Stripped Screw
9. Avoid Stripping a Screw
10. Remove the Base of a Broken Light Bulb
11. Drill Through Tile Without Cracking It
12. Hardwire a Light Fixture
13. Pick an Interior Lock
14. Unstick a Door
15. Clean Stained Grout
16. Know Which Breaker to Turn Off
17. Dry Out a Flooded Basement
18. Make Friends with New Neighbors
19. Hang Heavy Objects on Drywall
20. Use a Fire Extinguisher
21. Dispose of Leftover Paint
22. Solder a Copper Pipe
23. Deal with the Strong Smell of Gas
24. Secure a Loose Screw
25. Repair a Doorbell

For more skills you should know as a homeowner and also information on how to do all of the above, check out the full article on This Old House.

Which skill did we miss? What skill has come in the most handy as a homeowner? Tell us below!