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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 out 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.

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