Below is an annual maintenance calendar.
Please send us your tips and ideas, we'd love to add them.
Throughout the year, we'll be adding video links to the items below,
so please be sure to check back for periodic updates.
Spring
- Check the exterior drainage
- Clean out gutters & downspouts
- Inspect the exterior of home
- Test generator
- Get your air conditioning system ready for summer; consider having it serviced
- Repair/replace damaged window screens
- Clear dead plants/ shrubs from the house
- Check trees for interference with electric lines
- Inspect roofing for damage, leaks, etc.
- Interior cleaning
- Replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Fertilize your lawn
- Remove insulation from outdoor faucets and check sprinkler heads
- Repair or replace caulking and weather stripping around windows, doors, and mechanicals
- Check and clean dryer vent
- Test sump pump
- Rake leaves and aerate the lawn
- Clean Windows
- Plumbing inspection
- Power wash
- Clean garage
- Get heating system ready for winter
- Get chimney cleaned
- Flush hot water heater
- Test sump pump
- Test generator
- Winterize air conditioning systems
- Turn off and flush outdoor water faucets
- Buy winter gear
- Rake leaves and aerate the lawn
- Wrap insulation around outdoor faucets and pipes in unheated garages
Winter
- Clean Windows
- Monitor for ice dams and icicles
- Deep clean and inspect the basement
- Cover your air conditioning unit
- Interior Cleaning
