Regular Home Maintenance
Routine home maintenance is an essential part of homeownership. Not only can it keep your home in good condition, but it can also save you money by preventing or delaying more expensive issues.
There are costs related to keeping your home in good working order. But it’s often more expensive to repair damage caused by lack of maintenance. That’s why it’s important to factor maintenance costs into your household budget.
Use a checklist
Whether you handle maintenance yourself or hire professionals, it’s important to have a plan. We created maintenance checklists for different kinds of homes to help you stay on top of the most important tasks. View, save, and print as needed.
Set a schedule
It can help to create an annual schedule for routine maintenance.
You can divide the necessary tasks into different categories:
- Exterior structure, including cleaning gutters and vents.
- Plumbing and appliances, including checking for leaks and proper drainage.
- Electrical, including testing or replacing smoke detectors.
- Heating and cooling, including replacing air filters.
- Garage, attic, and basement maintenance, if applicable.
Set calendar reminders for spring, summer, fall, and winter to take care of seasonal tasks.
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