A new year has arrived and with it brings new beginnings. What better time to think about improving your home? If you are a homeowner then staying on top of home maintenance tasks throughout the year is important. You want to be sure to stay ahead of the game to avoid expensive repairs. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry we have created a month to month guide you can follow to keep your home in tip-top shape. As always ServiceMaster offers 24/7 Emergency Fire & Water Damage Services should you need us!JanuaryCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/change batteries if neededChange HVAC filtersVacuum refrigerator coilsClean garbage disposalClean range hood filtersFebruaryCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/change batteries if neededCheck showers and bathtubs for cracks, repair with caulk if necessaryChange lightbulbs to energy-efficient bulbs, if not done alreadyRun water and flush toilets in rooms not used oftenTouch up interior paint in rooms where neededClean garbage disposalMarchInspect your roof/make repairs if neededChange HVAC filtersCheck drainage on the exterior of your homeGet your AC system ready by having it servicedFix any broken screens in your homeClean garbage disposalCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsAprilCheck handles and knobs around your home and tighten if neededClean gutters, remove debris or leavesGet rid of any dead plants/shrubs from homeClean garbage disposalCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsMayCheck and clean outdoor lightingTrim trees, shrubs, and bushesClean window screensSpring clean the inside of your homeClean garbage disposalCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsJuneCheck grout in your home, use caulk where neededChange HVAC filtersCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsClean garageClean garbage disposalCheck plumbing for any leaksPower wash your siding and windowsClean and make any repairs to your deckJulyCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsClean outwells in windowsTreat any insect problemsClean garbage disposalVacuum refrigerator coilsAugustCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsClean garbage disposalInspect basement or crawl space for moistureFix any cracks in driveway/walkwaySeptemberCheck roof for damaged shingles or leaksClean garbage disposalPower wash siding and windowsFlush water heaterPrepare heating system for winterClean garbage disposalCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsApply lawn fertilizerOctoberRun water and flush toilets in areas not used oftenTurn off and flush water faucets outsideCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsClean garbage disposalInspect and clean chimneyNovemberClean carpetClean lint from dryer ventCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsClean kitchen exhaust hood and filterClean garbage disposalDecemberClean garbage disposalCheck smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsRemove showerheads and cleanInspect plumbing for leaksTake inventory of your valuables
