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Love Your Home Like Family: Monthly Checklist
Be kind to your home! You have invested money, emotions and time to get here - now keep your home in top shape! This monthly checklist is a great guide to start. These are small, easy tasks that will help avoid big issues down the road!

Homeowner’s Monthly Checklist
January
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Tighten handles/knobs on doors, cabinets, etc
Clean and check oven range hood fan and vents
Deep clean and inspect basement
Vacuum refrigerator coils
If you have any rarely or unused areas, flush the toilets and run the water to assure they are working properly
Clean/polish kitchen cabinets
Clean stove top and oven
February
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Clean and vacuum curtains and dust blinds
Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures
Check for pipe leaks from sinks and toilet
Check the caulking around bathtubs and showers and repair as needed
Clean baseboards and doors and touch up with paint if needed
March
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Inspect roofing
Check your exterior drainage
Have AC serviced for upcoming Summer months
Repair/replace any damaged window screens
Check weatherstripping around window and doors repair as needed
April
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
If you have any rarely or unused areas, flush the toilets and run the water to assure they are working properly
Clear debris from gutters
Clean up landscaping by clearing dead plants from yard
Clean out window wells of debris
May
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Have professional inspection completed of septic tank
Inspect and clean all outdoor lighting
Inspect siding and trim – re-nail any loose pieces
Oil garage door tracks
Trim trees and bushes
June
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Check dryer exhaust vents and remove any extra lint
Check kitchen and bath grout – re-grout/clean as needed
Pressure wash home’s exterior and windows
Inspect plumbing for leaks
July
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Run water and flush toilet in any unused spaces
Vacuum refrigerator coils
Clean range hood fan
Check all locks on door and windows
August
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Inspect crawl space/basement for moisture
Inspect driveway and walkway – mend cracks and gaps
Inspect deck/patio and clean/repair as needed
September
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Have roofing inspected
Flush hot water heater
Inspect heater to prepare for colder months
Check weatherstripping on door and windows
October
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
Clean out gutters
Clean and inspect chimney and fireplace
November
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Professional carpet cleaning
Check dryer exhaust ducts and remove any extra lint
Oil garage door tracks
December
Change AC filter(s)
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Remove and clean shower heads
Inspect washing machine hoses
Check sinks and toilets for leaks