Monthly Maintenance Tips for Your Home

JANUARY

• Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors 

• Check gutters and roofs for ice dams and icicles

• Clean the basement, garage and other indoor areas 

• Check for drafts around doors and windows

• Change furnace filters

FEBRUARY

• Check caulk and grout in all bathrooms

• Check and refill water softener 

• Clean exhaust fans in all bathrooms

• Clean refrigerator coils

• Deep clean all appliances

MARCH

• Clean garbage disposal 

• Clean gutters and make sure they drain well 

• Clean and replace window screens

• Check the roof for damage

• Check that the sump pump is draining properly

• Make sure all downspouts are operational and directing water away from your home.

APRIL

• Clean ceiling fans and reverse to counter-clockwise 

• Inspect driveway and sidewalks for cracks

• Trim tree branches away from the house

• Clean refrigerator coils

• Clean blinds and curtains 

• Check exterior siding for damage

• Open the windows to let in fresh air as temps rise

MAY

•  Clean clothes dryer exhaust

•  Inspect and clean decks

• Tune up the lawnmower and fertilize the lawn

• Test sprinkler system

•  Lay mulch around flowerbeds and trees

JUNE

• Clean grill and outdoor furniture 

• Power wash siding and walkways

• Inspect foundation and crawlspace

• Service air conditioner

• Clean and apply a sealant to wood fences

JULY

• Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors 

• Flush out the hot water heater 

• Clean debris from window wells 

• Trim bushes away from AC unit and walkways

AUGUST

• Check for leaks around toilets and sinks

• Clean out the garage

• Clean or replace shower heads

• Ensure grading around the home is sloping away

• Thoroughly clean the inside of the fridge

SEPTEMBER

• Check ceiling fans and reverse to clockwise

• Inspect the chimney and clean fireplace flues

• Have your furnace serviced

• Fertilize and aerate lawn

• Clean baseboards and trim

• Schedule sprinklers to be winterized

OCTOBER

• Place foam covers over exterior faucets

• Inspect caulking around windows and doors

• Clean washing machine

• Have the air conditioner winterized

• Have furnace serviced

NOVEMBER

• Place foam covers over exterior faucets

• Inspect caulking around windows and doors

• Clean washing machine

• Have the air conditioner winterized

• Have furnace serviced

DECEMBER

• Place foam covers over exterior faucets

• Inspect caulking around windows and doors

• Clean washing machine

• Have the air conditioner winterized