Home Maintenance In Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding South Denver Metro areas
Are you looking to make sure your home is well maintained to preserve your investment and save money in the long term?
Below is an overview of the importance of home maintenance and checklists for seasonal home and property maintenance to facilitate scheduling and planning the maintenance of your property investment.
Seasonal Home Maintenance Guide
Owning and caring for a home is a big responsibility but setting up a routine home maintenance plan will mitigate the stress and save you money in the long run. Easily navigate your home’s seasonal upkeep with the home maintenance checklist below.
Like a health physical, a home maintenance schedule is important for every home’s upkeep and well-being. Your home is probably your biggest financial investment and therefore maintenance is imperative to keep your home investment value. Continuing to check up on your exterior, appliances, heating and cooling, plumbing, security, and electrical systems will help prevent breakdowns, save money, and keep your home looking its best. Use this seasonal home maintenance checklist guide to help schedule your seasonal updates, repairs, and cleaning, along with a handful of routine tasks. If any of the jobs go beyond your skill level or lead to more involved repairs, hire a professional to help.
Inspecting your home and completing seasonal home improvement projects will keep your maintenance schedule on track and easier to manage. A comprehensive seasonal home maintenance checklist is easy to implement, both in terms of time and money. To assist in getting the maintenance work completed, create a Honey-Do or list of project tasks you discover over time. Then, at the same time you are completing each seasonal home maintenance checklist, review your project task list and complete them before the season begins. It’s easy put off important maintenance, repairs or to-do lists; consider hiring a professional to ensure project tasks are performed correctly and timely.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is the perfect season to tackle general home maintenance projects because the weather is generally dry and temperatures are moderate. Before you start your seasonal home maintenance checklist, examine both the interior and exterior of your home. Many of these home maintenance items can be accomplished without the help of a professional, but it’s always better to be safe and call for assistance if a home improvement project is beyond your abilities. Here are our seasonal home improvement recommendations for the fall season:
- Rake leaves and aerate the lawn.
- Have forced-air heating system inspected by a professional. Tip: schedule inspections in late summer or early fall before the heating season begins.
- Replace the forced-air filter to make it easier to regulate your home’s temperature, and ultimately decrease utility bills (depending on filter type may want to replace monthly).
- Replace humidifier filter and open related vents on units attached to furnace, as necessary.
- Check fireplace for damage or hazards, and test lighting if it’s a gas fireplace and have professionally inspected if not operating.
- Seal cracks and gaps in windows and doors with caulk or weather stripping; replace if necessary.
- Check if window appear cloudy or moister is in-between panes, if present your window and/or glass may need to be replaced.
- Touch up exterior siding and trim with paint.
- Repair or replace siding, if rotted or damaged.
- Inspect roofing for missing, loose, or damaged shingles and leaks.
- Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts.
- Mend cracks and gaps in the driveway and walkway.
- Inspect major home appliances before the holidays.
- Replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Install a smoke detector on every floor of your home, including the basement.
- Inspect fire extinguisher monthly (see product inspection guidelines).
- Clean the carpets.
- Clean window and door screens.
- Vacuum lint from dryer vent.
- Vacuum HVAC air registers and intake air covers.
- Check that indoor and outdoor air vents are not blocked.
- Inspect exterior door hardware; fix squeaky handles and loose locks.
- Check for frayed cords and wires.
- Drain and store water hoses.
- Drain exterior plumbing, in-ground sprinkler systems & swamp coolers and winterize systems.
- Wrap insulation around outdoor faucets, pipes in unheated garages and cover swamp coolers.
- Check water heater for leaks.
- Clean the garbage disposal by grinding ice cubes, then flushing with hot water and baking soda.
- Review Honey-Do (Punch) list and contact professional handyman for service.
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Winter weather can be harsh on your home. The below-freezing temperatures can cause a number of problems, including frozen pipes and roof damage. To prevent winter harm and avoid calling a professional in the middle of a blizzard, be sure to check these winter items off your home maintenance checklist.
- Check basement for leaks during thaws.
- Inspect the roof, gutters, and downspouts for damage after storms.
- Vacuum bathroom exhaust fan grill.
- Vacuum refrigerator and freezer coils and empty and clean drip trays.
- Clean drains in sinks, tubs, showers, and dishwashers.
- Inspect fire extinguisher monthly. (see product inspection guidelines)
- Inspect humidifier filter attached to furnace in mid-winter, replace as necessary.
- Replace the forced-air filter to make it easier to regulate your home’s temperature, and ultimately decrease utility bills. (depending on filter type may want to replace monthly)
- Clean the garbage disposal by grinding ice cubes, then flushing with hot water and baking soda.
- Review Honey-Do (Punch) list and contact professional handyman for service.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Now it’s time to prepare your home for spring. On top of your regular spring cleaning, you’ll also want to consider these general home maintenance tips. Use the spring home maintenance checklist to make sure everything in your home from the basement to the roof is in tip-top shape.
- Inspect roofing for missing, loose, or damaged shingles and leaks.
- Clean window and door screens.
- Polish wood furniture and dust light fixtures.
- Refinish the deck, if necessary.
- Power-wash windows and siding.
- Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts.
- Replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Inspect fire extinguisher monthly (see product inspection guidelines).
- Inspect sink, shower, and bath caulking for deterioration.
- Vacuum lint from dryer vent.
- Repair or replace caulking and weather stripping around windows, doors, and mechanicals.
- Turn-on and inspect sprinkler system, including sprinkler heads.
- Uncover swamp coolers and turn-on and inspect system.
- Have air-conditioning system serviced.
- Replace the forced-air filter to make it easier to regulate your home’s temperature, and ultimately decrease utility bills (depending on filter type may want to replace monthly).
- Check that indoor and outdoor air vents are not blocked.
- Close humidifier vent attached to furnace.
- Drain or Flush the water heater to remove accumulated sediment.
- Aerate and fertilize your lawn.
- Clean the garbage disposal by grinding ice cubes, then flushing with hot water and baking soda.
- Review Honey-Do (Punch) list and contact professional handyman for service.
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
When the sun is out and warm weather is finally here to stay, the last thing you should worry about is home maintenance. Use the quick summer home maintenance guide to get the hard work out of the way at the beginning of the season.
- Oil garage-door opener and chain, garage door, and all door hinges.
- Remove lint from inside and outside washer hoses and dryer vents.
- Clean kitchen exhaust fan filter.
- Inspect fire extinguisher monthly (see product inspection guidelines).
- Replace the forced-air filter to make it easier to regulate your home’s temperature, and ultimately decrease utility bills (depending on filter type may want to replace monthly).
- Clean refrigerator and freezer coils and empty and clean drip trays.
- Check dishwasher for leaks.
- Check around kitchen and bathroom cabinets and around toilets for leaks.
- Replace interior and exterior faucet and shower-head washers if needed.
- Seal tile grout.
- Prune trees and shrubs.
- Clean the garbage disposal by grinding ice cubes, then flushing with hot water and baking soda.
- Review Honey-Do (Punch) list and contact professional handyman for service.
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