Use this monthly home maintence calendar to help keep your home beautiful all year long! Review Lindus Construction's products and services below and see how we can help you check off your list throughout the year.
Products & Services
January
- Review product warranties and manuals and mark recommended maintenance and service on the calendar.
- Update home inventory for insurance purposes.
- Repair squeaks in floors and stairs.
- Change or clean furnace filter and humidifier element.
- Change water filters and service water softeners.
- Push the "test" button on electric outlets and then push the "reset" button.
March
- Daylight Savings Time begins 2nd Sunday in March. Set your clocks forward 1 hour.
- Clean the garage. Dispose of paint thinners, household cleaners and pesticides properly.
- Test sump pump before spring. Inspect basement for moisture issues.
- Clean gutters and downspouts.
- Service lawn equipment: Change oil, sharpen blades, etc.
- Clean gutters and downspouts for debris-free drainage.
- Clean outside window wells and basement stairs for clear drainage.
May
- Clean ceiling fan blades and bath fan grills.
- Wash windows, inside and out.
- Service central air-conditioning unit. Maintain and clean condenser fans.
- Inspect and clean swimming pools, liners and filters.
- Service lawn irrigation systems.
- Check roof, flashing and chimney caps for leaks.
- Trim trees and shrubs after blooming.
July
- Check outside walls of home for peeling or cracked paint, cracks and air gaps.
- Maintain light timers and motion-detector systems.
- Change or clean furnace filters.
- Change water filters and service water softeners.
- Inspect foundation walks for signs of pests.
September
- Paint interior rooms and clean carpets.
- Service your furnace, heaters, water heater, gas logs and flues.
- Change or clean furnace filter.
- Winterize swimming pools and lawn irrigation systems.
- Check storm windows for any signs of deterioration and make repairs.
- Change water filters and service water softeners.
- Check and maintain chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures.
November
- Daylight Savings Time ends. Set your clocks back one hour the first Sunday of November.
- Replenish firewood and check chimney, furnace, and water heater flues.
- Winterize automobiles.
- Recharge or replace fire extinguishers with expired dates.
- Check storm windows for any signs of deterioration and make repairs.
- Maintain outdoor lighting in working order. Inspect fixtures and outlets for weather damage and replace bulbs.
February
- Remove and clean drain traps under sinks and inspect and clean hair out of pop-up drain plugs.
- Inspect grout and caulk around tubs, sinks, and showers. Fix cracked or missing grout. Clean stained or mildewed caulk with tri sodium phosphate.
- Reduce or eliminate musty closet odors by washing walls with diluted solution of chorine bleach.
- Maintain drawers and doors.
- Check security and home automation systems.
April
- Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and garage door openers.
- Inspect clothes washing machine and water supply hoses for damage and replace as needed.
- Recharge fire extinguishers with expired dates.
- Clean garbage disposal with a baking soda and vinegar mixture.
- Fertilize lawn, plant, and shrubs and begin seeding and mulching.
- During heavy rain, check for ponding by exterior walls which can cause water damage.
June
- Clean and seal wood decks.
- Inspect and clean chimneys by hiring a certified chimney sweep.
- Clean lint from the clothes dryer vent system, from the dryer to the exhaust vent.
- Check doors and storm windows for proper operation. Caulk gaps around windows and doors.
- Set thermostats and ductwork dampers for summer.
August
- Clean condenser coils on the back or underneath the refrigerator.
- Check faucets for leaks and replace washers or repair the faucet as needed.
- Check water heater for signs of leaks. Flush sediment out of the water heater per manufacturer's instructions.
- Clean kitchen range hood. Clean or replace range hood filters.
- Seal wood decks and concrete driveways, walks, and patios.
October
- Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Disconnect garden hoses from outside spigots. Move all paints, caulks and liquid materials from garage and garden sheds to a non-freeze location.
- Winterize lawn, plants and shrubs. Seed, mulch, and leaf collection.
- Inspect weather-stripping around doors and windows. Repair if needed.
- Set thermostats and ductwork dampers for winter.
- Clean gutters and downspouts throughout the falling leaf season.
- Maintain your emergency power generator.
December
- Maintain a supply of calcium chloride, magnesium chloride or potassium chloride for ice melting. Avoid salt on concrete.
- Check inside bathroom vanities and kitchen sink cabinets for moisture and leaks. Inspect pipes for condensation or slow drips. Repair the plumbing as needed.
- Unpack and test all electrical holiday decorations to make sure they function properly.
- Inspect weather-stripping around doors and windows. Repair if needed.
- Maintain steps and handrails in good shape during snow and ice season.
- Maintain and insulate pipes that are susceptible to freezing.