Maintaining your home year-round can be a monumental undertaking, so having an organized checklist and schedule in place is invaluable in terms of saving time, avoiding expensive repairs, and protecting the safety of both yourself and your family.
Change smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries as necessary; typically twice annually). Also clean ceiling fans to help cool your house down while also reducing dust build-up.
Spring
Home ownership is your largest investment, and maintaining it properly can save time, money and headaches in the long run. According to estimates, every dollar spent on maintenance saves $100 in repairs later.
Spring brings melting snow and torrential downpours, so it is crucial that any cracks in your foundation that could allow water into your home be checked for. Furthermore, you should clear away any debris that has collected over winter in your yard.
As soon as the weather warms up, make sure that you test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors by pressing their buttons – this simple task can save your life in an emergency situation. In addition, clean areas which often get neglected such as chair rails, window casings and wall-mounted cabinets; use damp fabric to wipe vinyl/wood blinds while vacuum/launder upholstered furniture/mattresses before finally inspecting your outdoor electrical system for damage from snow/ice accumulations.
Summer
Not all home maintenance tasks need to be completed throughout the year; others are more suited for certain seasons or times of the year. By taking advantage of seasonal variations and taking advantage of discounts for professional services or buying appliances at their lowest possible prices, some tasks may become easier and save you money at once.
Maintaining regular home maintenance is essential to safeguarding the financial investment you’ve made in your property. Not only can it save on expensive repairs and expenses, but regular upkeep also increases resale value of the home.
Summer offers the ideal opportunity for performing important home maintenance tasks, from inspecting roofs to cleaning decks. By taking care of these vital responsibilities during this season, your home will remain comfortable and safe during its summertime use.
Fall
As summer morphs into fall, it is time to prepare your home for cooler temperatures and the demands of winter. This involves sealing gaps to block cold air from infiltrating (reducing energy costs while keeping out pests), sealing any leaky areas to protect from freezing pipes from freezing, as well as insuring them so they won’t burst and freeze subsequently.
This season is also an ideal opportunity to inspect the roof and fix any potential problems before winter snow storms arrive. Additionally, now is an excellent time to clean gutters and stock up on snow removal tools and snow melt, just in case a heavy snowfall occurs.
In areas that experience frequent rainfall, it’s also wise to use a moss-killing solution on your roof to avoid costly repairs from clogging and other problems caused by rainfall. Furthermore, now is also an ideal time to test and replace batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as needed to help ensure family safety.
Winter
No matter if you plan to remain in your house or sell soon, maintenance is key to keeping its appearance looking its best. Attending to seasonal tasks will not only cut energy bills and costly repairs in the future but will ensure its condition for generations.
Before winter hits, make sure that your HVAC filters are regularly changed and gutters cleaned, while checking battery levels for both smoke and CO2 detectors and emergency supplies like fresh bottled water, shelf-stable food, first aid kits and hand-crank radios. Drain outdoor sprinkler systems, store hoses away in storage bins and insulate exterior pipes so as to prevent their freezing over, thus avoiding burst pipes due to freezing temperatures in winter. Also pressure washing homes in preparation for cold weather helps reduce mold and mildew buildup that occurs from hot, humid summer temperatures – pressure washing helps minimize this effect by helping reduce buildups that occurs from humidity in hot, humid summer months!