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Just like your car, your home needs a regular tune-up to keep it running at its best. Use this checklist to organize your chores so you can minimize stress and enjoy what each season brings.

Spring

  • Check the attic and basement for cracks that could have allowed water to seep in. (This is especially important after a wet winter.)
  • Remove furniture, and deep clean carpets and floors.
  • Clean ceiling fans, and give all rooms a thorough dusting
  • Look for overgrown tree roots that could damage foundations. driveways, and walkways.
  • Have HVAC systems serviced.
  • Check outdoor vents for debris.
  • Clear gutters and downspouts.

Summer

  • Repair cracks in sidewalks, driveways, or steps.
  • Trim tree branches and shrubs.
  • Prepare rain storage system to water the lawn in dry months.
  • Power wash siding, deck, driveway, and windows.
  • Repair deck. and re-stain
  • Replace any loose or damaged shingles.
  • Change air filters in HVAC system.
  • Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers.

 

Fall

  • Check dryer hoses, and change out filters and lint traps.
  • Flush our hot water heater by draining water completely to remove sediment.
  • Have chimney inspected and cleaned.
  • Check for cracks around external doors and windows and repair where necessary
  • Check outdoor vents for debris.
  • Have HVAC systems serviced.
  • Store patio or lawn furniture. and organize garage or storage sheds

 

Winter

  • Caulk sink. toilet, and bathtub, and reseal tile grout.
  • Wipe down baseboards and doors, and touch up peeling paint where necessary.
  • Clean windows, and wipe down windowsills.
  • Organize closets and drawers, and donate used or unwanted items.
  • Change air filters in HVAC system.
  • Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers
  • Activate sump pump by dumping a bucket of water in the basin

Be sure to bookmark this page, or download your own seasonal home maintenance schedule so you can refer back to the checklist at the start of each new season.

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