Whether it's sunny and warm outside or the winter wind is howling, there
are likely home maintenance tasks that need to be completed. Taking
care of your house and ensuring that your major appliances and system
are functioning properly is a full-time job. However, you can make home
maintenance a breeze by using this monthly schedule to clean, inspect
and update your property.
You're probably bundled up inside during the first month of the year,
and luckily, you don't even need to leave the warmth of your home to
complete this month's essential task. Check your furnace filter if you
haven't already done so this winter, and if you can't see through the
built-up dust, replace the filter for less expensive heating bills.
The weather might be starting to warm up a little, but chances are that
your windows are still shut tightly to keep the cold out. February is
the perfect time to make sure your home is sealed against the chilly
winter wind by checking the caulking around your doors and windows.
Replace any caulk that's cracked and cover any windows that are overly
drafty.
You'll get an extra hour of sunlight when the clocks spring forward
during March, so use that extra hour to inspect your home inside and out
for damage. There are lots of little ways your home might have suffered
during the winter months – frozen pipes, cracked foundations and broken
shingles are a few common problems.
You have May flowers to look forward to at the end of this month, but
first you'll need to make sure that the seasonal showers don't harm your
home. At the beginning of April, be sure to clean out your gutters and
downspouts and angle the piping well away from your foundation.
When May rolls around, you've probably turned off the heat and dragged
your patio furniture out of storage. Before you clean off the grill for
your Memorial day, take a few minutes to replace your air
conditioning filters. This small step will ensure that your cooling
system is ready to go once the hottest days of summer roll around.
Your task for December is to take a month to relax! If you've kept up
with maintenance all year long, you deserve some time to kick back and
celebrate the holidays with your family and friends
