Upkeep is the act of taking CARE of something, such as a building or a vehicle, in order to keep it in good condition. It involves activities such as CONSERVATION, EXPENSES, outlays, expenditures, ALIMONY, budgeting, costs, CARE, MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, and mainioance. CONSERVATION is the preservation of natural resources, while EXPENSES are the costs associated with running a business or household. Outlays refer to money spent on goods and services, and expenditures are the total amount of money spent. ALIMONY is money paid by one spouse to another after a divorce, and budgeting is the process of allocating funds for specific purposes. Costs are the amount of money required to purchase something, CARE is the act of looking after something, and MAINTENANCE is the act of keeping something in good condition. SUPPORT is the act of providing assistance, and mainioance is the act of keeping something in good working order.