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Maintaining Your New Home

Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

Get Winter Ready

Winter Checklist

Get Winter Ready

Prepare the exterior of your home for the cold Winter months, so you can rest easy and cozy inside.

Change furnace filter every month
Keep garage door closed to cut down on heat loss
Drain outside faucets and remove all hoses
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries
Have carpet cleaned
Test GFCI receptacles
Lubricate door hinges, latches and hardware

Use wood conditioner on all wood cabinets
Inspect backsplash caulking and re-caulk as needed
Inspect shower and tub caulking and re-caulk as needed
Re-caulk control joints in driveway
Seed and feed lawn
Apply pest control
Check drainage swales for proper rain water and snow melt flow
Review your home warranty manual

Spring Checklist

Spring Into Cleaning

Everything is in bloom! Keep your home in great shape while shaping your yard into the envy of your neighborhood.

Fertilize your lawn - keep excess off of your concrete as this can stain the surface!
Inspect air conditioning unit for proper operation
Clean the fins on the outside air condition condensing unit
Inspect exterior paint, stain or siding, putty & caulking
Inspect the roof and roof vents
Check for evidence of termites
Reseal wood fences

Change furnace filter every month
Check drainage swales for proper rain water flow
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries
Clean aerators on faucets and shower heads
Test GFCI receptacles
Inspect backsplash caulking and re-caulk as needed
Inspect shower and tub caulking and re-caulk as needed
Review your home warranty manual

Summer Checklist

Beat the Summer Heat

Don't let the heat beat you down. Summer is a great opportunity to tackle projects inside your home, while entertaining family and friends outside.

Change air conditioner intake filter every month
Monitor secondary air conditioning unit drain
Seed and feed lawn
Fertilize your lawn - keep excess off of your concrete as this can stain the surface!
Adequately water the lawn as needed
Deep water shrubs and trees
Water foundation to maintain constant moisture in dry seasons
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries

Have carpet cleaned
Use wood conditioner on all wood cabinets
Inspect backsplash caulking and re-caulk as needed
Lubricate door hinges, latches and hardware
Lubricate rollers & guides on garage door & opener
Test GFCI receptacles
Check drainage swales for proper rain water flow
Review your home warranty manual

Fall Checklist

Get Fall Cleaning Done

The cool weather of Fall allows a great opportunity to prepare your home before Winter arrives. Grab your pumpkin spice and tackle a few projects this Fall!

Rake and compost leaves
Seed and feed lawn
Inspect weather-stripping on all doors
Inspect furnace for proper operation
Inspect dryer vent for lint and debris
Inspect the roof and roof vents
Water foundation to maintain constant moisture in dry seasons
Change furnace filter every month

Check smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries
Clean aerators on faucets and shower heads
Inspect backsplash caulking and re-caulk as needed
Inspect shower and tub caulking and re-caulk as needed
Test GFCI receptacles
Check drainage swales for proper rain water flow
Review your home warranty manual

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