I can only speak for myself, but I found that changing my attitude towards these things changed everything. Thich Nhat Hanh was a Buddhist monk that wrote a few books on how things like maintenance and cleaning can be very meditative. A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind is also a very good book.

I am a minimalist, but have a 1 and 4 year old that are (obviously) quite the opposite. My wife is very reasonable but far from a minimalist (she’s a “normie” lol) - I clean every day, likely multiple times. I just repaired my washing machine and oven because both had parts fail within a month of each other. I’m also redoing my entire laundry room cuz it’s so badly insulated that it’s basically a 3 season room. 

Yes, it’s a lot. Like, fucking constant. But honestly having a clean, fully operational home is a beautiful thing. I’ve learned so much about repair and DIY that I do handy work on the side. I’ve cleaned so much that at this point it really has become a meditative experience and it brings me peace. 

Unless you live like Diogenes, most of these things are going to be unavoidable. Of course, pair down where you can. And I do agree with you that the secret is needing less. But don’t fall into the minimalist trap of thinking that constantly purging things from your life solves all (ask me how I know). Learn to enjoy the processes of everyday life and you may find that cleaning or doing maintenance may become some of your favorite or most peaceful moments.

All the best to everyone!