Install screens, lubricate, and repair as needed.Ĭlean gutters and downspouts (may need to be done more frequently). Contact a professional if treatment is needed.Ĭheck operation of windows and doors. Inspect the home interior walls and floors for termites. Repair or replace cracked or broken windows (annually)Ĭlean window wells (semicircular barriers usually found surrounding basement windows) around the exterior of the house and check for proper drainage.Ĭheck weather-stripping and caulking around windows and doors.Ĭheck for signs of leaks and repair or replace as needed. Hire a professional to clean out the main sewer line, especially if mature trees are present in your yard. Clean, repair, reseal, and repaint as needed.Ĭheck all garden hoses for leaks and repair as needed.ĭrain all outdoor faucets and hoses. Inspect fence and deck for problems that may lead to wood rot. Hire a professional to repair as needed.Ĭlear dead plants/shrubs from the house and trim branches of trees that overhang the roof. Inspect foundation and masonry for cracks. Repair and repaint as needed.Ĭheck for and replace decaying or damaged trim around the windows and doors. Contact a professional as needed to treat.Ĭheck exterior siding and trim for loose pieces and chipped or peeling paint. Inspect all wood framing for signs of rats, bats, roaches, termites, squirrels, mice, and other pests. Please note that maintenance frequencies may vary depending on your local climate and appliance manufacturing recommendations. Use this checklist as a guideline for your regular spring and fall home maintenance evaluations. With a few simple steps you can keep your home healthy.

Maintaining a healthy indoor environment helps increase your quality of life and the life of your house. Just like your personal health, your home’s health will decline without regular care and maintenance.

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