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Home Maintenance checklist

16 steps to a well-kept home all year.

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Planning

Once.

Write a monthly, seasonal and yearly schedule Guide
Set a yearly maintenance budget Guide
Record the age of each major system Guide
Put manuals and receipts in one folder Guide

By season

Four times a year.

Do the spring checklist Guide
Do the summer checklist Guide
Do the fall checklist Guide
Do the winter checklist Guide

Key systems

Regular care.

Check HVAC filters monthly Guide
Flush the water heater as recommended Guide
Clean gutters twice a year Guide
Check under sinks and around toilets Guide

Big-ticket planning

Once a year.

Compare system ages with typical lifespans Guide
Set up a monthly repair fund Guide
Decide repair or replace for the oldest item Guide
Show everyone where the main water shutoff is Guide