Home Maintenance Checklists

Below you will find our reminders for Spring and Fall home maintenance.  Following these tips will help keep your home in tip top condition!  Looking for a service provider to help with something.  View some of our favorites under the People We Trust tab in the Resource Center!

SPRING

  • Do a visual inspection of your roof for any loose or damaged shingles
  • Clean gutters & downspouts of any debris from the winter
  • Inspect your driveway, patios, & sidewalks for cracks/damage from the winter and repair as necessary
  • Reconnect your hoses and test outdoor hose bibs
  • Have your HVAC cleaned and serviced by a qualified HVAC technician to help ensure the A/C is ready for summer use.
  • Stain/reseal your deck and other wood surfaces as necessary
  • Visually inspect exterior trim and soffit and paint/seal as necessary
  • Have irrigation systems turned on and calibrated
  • Inspect window screens and repair any holes, etc...
  • Have lawn fertilized and treated for spring/summer
  • Inspect basement walls for any cracks/leaks
  • Inspect attic
  • Test your smoke detectors and replace batteries
  • Test your carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries
  • Clean/power wash exterior brick and siding
  • Deep clean your house from top to bottom
  • Spray out and clean garage cans to remove winter grime
  • Prepare your grill for use by giving it a good cleaning, filling propane tanks, etc...
  • Inspect and flush your water heater to remove sediment buildup
  • Change your furnace filter

FALL

  • Have your fireplace/chimney cleaned and inspected by a certified chimney sweep to get it ready for winter use.  
  • Check caulking around doors & windows throughout the house to see if any needs repaired.  
  • Clean gutters & downspouts of all those fallen leaves/debris
  • Do a visual inspection of your roof for any loose or damaged shingles
  • Have your HVAC cleaned and serviced by a qualified HVAC technician to help ensure the furnace is ready for winter use.
  • Vacuum your air return grates
  • Seal your driveway, sidewalks, and patios to help protect it against the winter roads salts etc...
  • Clean out your dryer vents to help ensure they are clear of lint buildup
  • Reverse your ceiling fan blade direction to push warm arm down during the winter
  • Test your smoke detectors and replace batteries
  • Test your carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries 
  • Rake leaves, aerate, and over-seed the lawn
  • Have carpets cleaned
  • Have irrigation systems flushed and winterized
  • Check under your sinks for any small water leaks 
  • Check caulking around tubs, showers, and sinks
  • Run all gas powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone
  • Clean humidifier, change filter, and have it ready for the dry winter air
  • Drain hoses and remove from spigots and shut off water supply to outdoor hose bibs if possible
  • Check outdoor lighting and replace bulbs if necessary
  • Cover or store away outdoor furniture
  • Have lawn fertilized and treated for winter
  • Change your furnace filter