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Home Maintenance Seasonal Checklist

A checklist of home maintenance tasks grouped by season, plus year-round tasks.

What this tool does

A checklist of home maintenance tasks grouped by season, plus year-round tasks.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 5 groups and 20 items.

  • Spring (5 items): Clean gutters; Look over the roof from the ground, or have it inspected; Arrange an air conditioning service; Check exterior paint; Test the sprinkler system
  • Summer (4 items): Trim trees and bushes; Power wash the exterior; Check the deck and patio; Inspect windows and doors
  • Fall (5 items): Clean gutters again; Rake leaves; Arrange a furnace service; Check weather stripping; Have the chimney inspected
  • Winter (3 items): Check insulation; Take steps to prevent pipes freezing; Test smoke detectors
  • Year-round (3 items): Replace HVAC filters; Check the water heater; Test the sump pump

Tip: Work through one season at a time. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • It does not know your home, climate or equipment, so skip or add tasks as needed.
  • It does not explain how to do any task. Some involve ladders, roofs, gas or electrical equipment, so use a qualified professional for anything you cannot do safely.
  • It has no reminders or dates. Ticks stay until you untick them, so reset them each year yourself.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does it suit every home and climate?
A: No. Everyone starts with the same list. Some items, such as a sprinkler system, chimney or sump pump, may not apply to your home, and seasons differ by climate, so remove the ones you do not need and add your own.
Q: How often should year-round tasks be done?
A: The list does not say. Follow your equipment manuals or ask a qualified service provider.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device and are not sent anywhere. They do not follow you to another device or browser.

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