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