Here’s a comprehensive home maintenance checklist that can help you stay on top of things as the spring season begins to wind down and the summer season is just around the corner! Monthly Home Maintenance and Repairs According to American Home Shield, there are many maintenance chores and home repairs that need to be done about every month.Staying on top of the following will help your house run smoothly, look nice and save you money in the long run: Replenish salt in the water softener (as needed)Snake all house drains to unclog (sink, tub, etc.)Test fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and replace batteries as neededCheck indoor/outdoor air vents and clean them of blockages/debrisClean showerhead and faucet aeratorsVacuum vents and registersClean out your refrigeratorClean the garbage disposal Clean your dishwasherClean your range hood filterSeasonal Home Maintenence Repairs for Spring Hopefully, you’ve done some of these repairs so far this spring, but if you haven’t yet, this coming holiday weekend might be a great time to check some of these off! Clean windows, doors and screens (inside and out)Inspect weather stripping and caulking around windows and doors (repair as needed)Inspect the roof shingles (repair as needed)Power wash house sidingRefinish your deckInspect caulking around sinks, tubs and showers (repair as needed)Polish your wood furnitureDust your light fixtures and ceiling fansInspect your outdoor faucets and sprinkler heads (repair as needed)Have your A/C servicedFertilize your lawnFlush your water heaterHave your septic tank inspected and pumped, if necessaryClean your A/C filtersClean the guttersSeasonal Home Maintenance Chores for Summer Now that the heat is just starting to take effect and more AC’s are being turned on, take care of more stuff in the cool indoors.Over the summer, plan to: Clean your dryer vent and washing machine hosesOil your garage door(s)Check for leaks in the kitchen and bathrooms (repair leaking faucets, showerheads and running toilets as needed)Vacuum refrigerator condenser coils and clean drip traysInspect tile grout in your bathrooms (seal as needed)Prune trees and shrubsKeep your lawn well keptMaintaining a house is a lot of work, but with this checklist, you can track your maintenance and keep your house safe and looking nice.

After all, a house is more than a house when it is your home.Sources: https://www.ahs.com/home-matters/repair-maintenance/the-ultimate-home-maintenance-guide-for-2021/ Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInMoreEmailPrintLike this: