Schedule for Maintenance on your Home

I had this document I like to send out to my client base every spring, so I thought I would add it to my blog for all to benefit.

Maintenance Schedule

Every Month:

Wood Cabinets – Apply a lemon oil based wood protection product

Furnace/Air Conditioning – Inpsect filters for dust. Clean and replace filters as needed

Plumbing – Check under kitchen and bathroom cabinets for leaks. Check the area around the hot water heater for leaks.

Faucet Aerators - Check for proper flow of water. If the flow is reduced, clean the aerator screens. during the first two months, the faucet aerators could require more frequent cleaning.

Every 2 Months:

Exterior Doors – Lubricate hinges and locks if required. Inspect finish for cracks and peeling. Use touch-up paint where required

Every 3 Months:

Interior Doors - Lubricate hinges.

Garage Doors – lubricate hardware. Inspect mechanism for free travel. Adjust if necessary

Every 6 Months:

Kitchen Tile Grout – Inspect for loose or missing grout. Re-grout if necessary.  Re-caulk at the edge of the backsplash if necessary.

Tiled Areas – Inpsect caulked areas for missing or damaged caulking. Re-caulk if necessary.

Shower Doors – Inspect for proper fit. Adjust if necessary. Inspect caulking are re-caulk if necessary

Tub Enclosures – Inpsect for proper fit. Adjust if necessary. Inspect caulking and re-caulk if necessary

Front Doors – Repaint if necessary. Consult your Homeowners Association Regulations before you change the exterior paint color of your doors.

 

Every 12 Months:

Exterior Paint – Inspect for cracked and peeling paint.  Repair and repaint if necessary.  Consult your Homeowners Associaton regulations before you change the exterior paint colors.  Southern and western expolsures are especially subject to peeling and cracking.  Inpsect these areas twice a year.  Repaint as necessary.  French and wood doors should be repainted annually.

Roof – Inspect for damaged tiles after storms and high winds.  An annual inspection by a roofing professional is recommended.

Gutter – clean debris from gutters every six months and after storms

Furnance – We recommend an inspection by a heating professional every year

 

I hope these ideas help you keep your home in great condition.  If you need any other ideas for upgrading your home please visit my website