Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make – not just financially, but let’s face it – after a year of social distancing and quarantine, our homes have become more important than ever.
They’ve become our offices, schools, doctor offices, playgrounds, and movie theatres. Our homes have offered us protection from a lot this year. We want to encourage you to give your home all the TLC you can so that your home continues to be a safe place for you and your family.
Monthly home maintenance
Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters. HVAC filters can get nasty – especially if you’ve got pets. Check them out every month to see if they need to be changed.
Clean kitchen sink disposal. There are a bunch of ways to do this, but the handiest and the best all-around solution is vinegar ice cubes. Put some vinegar in an ice tray and let it freeze, then run the ice cubes through the disposal. It freshens it, but as a bonus, ice sharpens the blades. (who knew?!)
Clean range hood filters. So, if you haven’t done this – it’s going to be gross. We suggest getting an auto degreaser (yes, you’ll need something heavy-duty) and using that to clean with hot water.
Fire safety check. Make sure your smoke alarms are working as well as your fire extinguishers
Test your Co2 detectors. This one is simple and life-saving.
Kitchen maintenance
Quarterly home maintenance
Test garage door auto-reverse feature.
Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces. If you’ve got bathrooms that aren’t used much – make sure they are getting some TLC.
Have your gutters cleaned out if your gutters are typically full of stuff. Some homeowners luck out and don’t get much debris in their gutters – others? Not so much. If your gutters get extra full, it might be worth getting a leaf-free gutter system.
Patio and garden maintenance
Biannual home maintenance
Deep clean. Trust us, this will be your new favorite thing. Go for a deep clean and get your home REALLY clean. This typically includes things like cleaning baseboards and appliances.
Vacuum your refrigerator coils. Did you know that your refrigerator can use up to 15% of your home power? You want your refrigerator running efficiently and part of that is cleaning your refrigerator coils.
Spring home maintenance
Spring maintenance checklist
Check the exterior drainage and have your gutters cleaned.
Check the exterior of your home for any damage, like paint chipping.
Get your HVAC tuned up.
Repair any damaged windows or screens.
Get rid of the dead plants around your home.
Look up! How are your trees doing? They probably need to be trimmed.
Have a pro inspect your roof for damage or potential damage.
Summer home maintenance
Summer maintenance checklist
Check grout in bathrooms and kitchen and make repairs as needed.
Inspect plumbing for leaks.
Hire a pro to get rid of pests.
Have your decks and patios pressure washed.
Check and clan out your dryer vent.
Clean out the garage.
Fall home maintenance
Fall home maintenance
Flush your hot water heater.
Winterize air conditioning systems.
Get the heating system ready for winter.
Turn off and flush outdoor water faucets and flush them.
Get the chimney cleaned.
Make sure your sump pump is working.
Winter home maintenance
Winter home maintenance
Regularly check for ice dams and icicles.
Tighten any handles, knobs, racks, inside and out.
Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows.
Remove showerheads and clean sediment.
Give your basement a good cleaning and check for any signs of water damage.
Of course, don’t forget the nice touches! Painting, updating hardware, changing out appliances, replacing those old, nasty carpets with new, beautiful hardwood. Your home deserves the very best!