A large part of homeownership is making sure your home is getting the care it needs. Tackling maintenance tasks on a seasonal basis can help prevent costly repairs. We’ve put together a checklist of the most important routine maintenance tasks to help keep your home in great shape!
Download PDFCheck home exterior and crawl space
Clean and store garden tools
Place shovels in a convenient location in case of snow
Clean gutters
Mend any cracks in driveways and walkways
Tune up all home appliances before the holidays
Clean kitchen appliances
Flush drains
Rotate mattresses
Clean dryer vent
Clean behind and under furniture
Wash curtains, drapes and shower curtains
Check cords and wires for damage
Check door handles
Repair any loose or tight handles
Service lawn mower
Check door and window screens for holes or tears
Wash all windows, inside and out
Fertilize lawn
Pressure wash windows, siding and decks
Clean gutters and spouts
Touch up peeling or damaged paint
Inspect roof for damage
Refinish the deck
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Wash and change seasonal bedding
Dust blinds
Clean out cabinets and throw away outdated products
Clean behind fridge and oven
Rotate mattresses
Clean behind and under furniture
Wash curtains, drapes and shower curtains
Trim trees and shrubs
Check home exterior and crawl space
Clean dryer vent
Clean gutters
Clean and check pool for maintenance
Pressure wash windows and siding
Drain or flush water heater
Clean all kitchen appliances
Change heating and air filters
Clean drains
Rotate mattresses
Clean dryer vent
Clean behind and under furniture
Wash curtains, drapes and shower curtains
Rake leaves and dispose of them using local guidelines
Clean gutters and spouts
Inspect roof for damage
Touch up any exterior siding with paint
Drain and winterize exterior plumbing
Make sure windows and doors are sealed around the framing
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Dust blinds
Clean out cabinets and throw away outdated products
Clean behind fridge and oven
Rotate mattresses
Wash curtains, drapes and shower curtains
Clean behind and under furniture