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
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