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