Keeping your home in tip-top shape is crucial to Protecting Your Investment. Many people struggle to understand what’s important to keep their home in top condition even though they know they need to protect their investment. This post will help in guiding you on what’s needed to keep your home in top shape as we give you expert tips on home maintenance checklist for every season.
As your trusted real estate professionals, we’ve learned over the years that the homes that appreciate the most in value, and that eventually sell for most money, are always the homes that are the most well maintained!
So, we decided to help you protect your investment by reminding you each quarter of the most common and important home maintenance items for the coming months!
Monthly Checklist
Keeping the home livable is a lot easier said than done. A lot of people just accept the fact that their home stays the same, but it actually doesn’t. Your need to actively work on Protecting Your Investment. Here is the list of expert monthly maintenance that every home owner should do for their home.
- Test smoke detectors
- Deep cleaning
- Replace HVAC filters (every 3 months)
- Inspect fire extinguishers
- Clean garbage disposal
- Unclog drains
- Clean the range hood and filter
- Inspect HVAC filters
- Clean kitchen sink disposal
- Clean range hood filters
Quarterly Checklist
To keep your home in top shape it is important to also take note of its quarterly maintenance your home needs. Here is the list of a well planned quarterly home maintenance ideas that experts suggest to improve your home’s health and make it easier to maintain.
- Test smoke/carbon monoxide factors
- Test garage door auto-reverse feature
- Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
- Check water softener, add salt if needed
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Spring is a time of new beginnings and rejuvenation. It is a time for home maintenance, too! With the help of this spring home maintenance checklist, you will be able to get your house in shape before the warm weather arrives.
- Wash outside windows and siding
- Clean gutters and downspouts
- Pump the septic tank (if you have one)
- Inspect roof and chimney for any damage or leaks
- Get the Air Conditioning system serviced
- Apply pre-emergent to lawn
- Re-seal the deck, fence, and other outdoor woodwork
- Inspect driveway and other exterior concrete pathways
- Inspect your sprinkler heads, test the irrigation system
- Spray for mosquitos and other bugs
- Check screen doors and windows
- Get your lawnmower blades sharpened
- Check the exterior drainage
- Clean out gutters
- Inspect the exterior of your home
- Clear dead plants/shrubs from the house
- Check trees for interference with electric lines
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
Summer is a great time to take care of your home. Here are a few things you should keep in mind to protect your investment as you are preparing for your summer home maintenance projects.
- Get the grill ready for cooking
- Mulch
- Exterior paint touch-ups
- Check on the washer and dryer
- Clean refrigerator coils
- Clean bathroom vent fans
- Test your home alarm
- Wash the trash barrel and recycle bin
- Fertilize the lawn
- Check grout in bathrooms, kitchen, etc.; repair as needed
- Inspect plumbing for leaks, clean aerators on faucets
- Take care of any insect problems you may have
- Clean and repair deck/patio as needed
- Clean out window wells of debris
- Check and clean dryer vent, other exhaust vents to exterior of home
- Clean garage
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is the perfect time to prepare for the coming winter. The following is a list of home maintenance tasks that you should do before it gets too cold.
- Get heating system serviced
- Schedule a chimney sweep
- Put outdoor furniture and grill into storage
- Seal cracks on windows and doors
- Turn off outdoor water
- Winterize sprinkler system
- Rake leaves
- Clean gutters and downspouts
- Overseed and aerate the lawn
- Ensure pipes are well insulated
- Check attic vents
- Flush hot water heater and remove sediment
- Winterize air conditioning system
- Get heating system ready for winter
- Turn off and flush outdoor water faucets
- Check driveway/pavement for cracks
- Buy winter gear
Winter Maintenance Checklist
The winter season is a wonderful time to do some home maintenance. This checklist will help you maintain the value of your home and keep it healthy during this cold season.
- Prepare for a storm
- Make sure your entryways are protected
- Check on insulation
- Protect your AC unit with a piece of plywood
- Insulate hot water tank
- Pick up a good humidifier
- Make sure steps and handrails are safe and secure
- Install storm windows and doors
- Remove window screens
- Set heat to 55 or higher
- Test your electricity to the extent that you can
- Tighten any handles, knobs, racks, etc.
- Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows
- Check caulking around showers and bathtubs; repair as needed
- Remove showerheads and clean sediment
- Deep clean and inspect the basement
Biannual Home Maintenance Checklist
Spring / Fall
- Test your water heater’s pressure relief valve
- Replace batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
Summer / Winter
- Give your house a deep clean
- Vacuum your refigerator coils
We hope you enjoyed our blog post on the home maintenance checklist. You’ll be surprised how much time and money you can save if you take the time to keep your home healthy and well maintained. Following this checklist will help you protect your investment, organize your home and make it look great.
As always, we are happy to hear from you if there is anything we can do to help!
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The Author…
Bill Byrd is a Husband, Father, Realtor, Educator, Musician and Athlete. A licensed Realtor since 1986 who loves helping his clients grow their personal wealth through real estate! Having helped hundred’s of families and individuals during his career you can feel comfortable that Bill and his Team’s experience and expertise are unparalleled in our market. Plus, Bill’s a great guy and one heck of a guitar player! More About Bill
