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It can be difficult to keep up with all the tasks involved in maintaining your home. You can save money by paying attention to certain areas of your home. Here’s a monthly home maintenance checklist to help you stay on top of common tasks:
1. Check fire and security devices and get provisions
Make sure you take the necessary precautions to ensure that your home is secure, and to have enough supplies in case of a hurricane or other event which leads to an outage. Check that your security system is working properly. Check the expiration dates on fire extinguishers, and test and replace the batteries in carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
2. Keep up with Your Landscaping
As part of your home maintenance routine during the warmer months, you should also aim to maintain your flower beds once a month. Allowing weeds to grow or dead leaves to accumulate in flower beds can be dangerous. It can attract pests, and can even create a fire risk. Spend some time every month maintaining and trimming your landscaping. This will help to keep it neat and keep unwanted pests away.
3. Keep your kitchen and appliances in good condition
The kitchen is where many people spend most of their time in the home. Spilled liquids and foods from cooking, preparing and serving meals can damage your countertops and floors. Take time each month to clean your cabinets and remove expired products from your pantry. To prevent clogs and leaks in your dishwasher, clean it according to manufacturer’s instructions. Replace water filters as necessary in your fridge. Check the hose that connects the refrigerator and wall if your refrigerator is equipped with an ice maker or water dispenser. It may be pinched or overworked. Look for signs of wear and tear or leaking.
4. Cleaning Humid Areas
Showers, bathrooms, and other damp areas in the home can develop mold or mildew if they are not ventilated properly. Scrub bathroom tiles and grout at least once a month with your favorite cleaning product to prevent mildew or mold buildup. When cleaning, follow the product instructions and ensure that you have enough ventilation. Check the pipes and fixtures for signs of wear, corrosion or discoloration. Caulking around sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs should be checked and repaired if necessary.
5. Major Home Systems to be Inspected
It’s important to keep an eye on your home’s largest systems, even if they don’t require regular maintenance. Pay special attention during the winter months to maintenance for your HVAC system. Replace dirty filters in order to improve the indoor air quality. This will also help your heater work more efficiently. Turn off outdoor faucets when autumn comes and think about winterizing the water system.
6. Take Care of Your Plumbing
Regularly inspecting your plumbing system should be an important part of your home maintenance. Visually inspect the system and check for any signs of damage. This can include discoloration of metal pipes, cracking or crimping in plastic or PEX parts, deposits or rusty buildups; frayed metal or discoloration of braided supply lines. Consider replacing these parts or contacting a professional if you notice any of the above issues. Clean slow-running drains if necessary to prevent a major back up. Toilets that run continuously can waste water and cost more.
7. Check Gutters
Gutters and downspouts help direct water away from your house to prevent infiltration. Check for leaves and other obstructions in your gutters. If you find any, clean them out or correct any improper drainage. For help with gutter repairs or clearing, call a professional. It is especially important to do this as part of your autumn home maintenance, when leaves may collect in your gutters.
8. Restock cleaning supplies
Keep a list and regularly check your home maintenance inventory. It can be difficult to locate the essential supplies to keep your house clean and your family safe during a storm. Stock up on cleaning products and items such as paper, sponges and cleaning wipes. If you run out of supplies in a time of crisis, your routine for home maintenance could be put on hold.
9. Take a Walk Around Your Property
Check any spaces that are rarely seen or used, such as an attic, or the space under a deck. To identify problems before they become serious, look for signs of insects, rodents and rot. Be on the lookout if you have large trees in your yard for signs that they are weak, or decaying. Check your garage door opener as well to make sure it is working correctly.
10. Update Your Home Inventory
You’ll need to update your Home Inventory if you make major investments in furniture or appliances or remodel your home. Take pictures of your new purchases, and file your receipts. You can avoid expensive problems by performing monthly and annual maintenance. You can use your insurance to protect yourself against unforeseen accidents and other events. BizCover, a leading insurtech makes it easier to get insurance for real estate business owners. Learn more how BizCover can help you – www.bizcover.com.au.
FAQs
What are the most essential home maintenance tasks to perform?
Clean out gutters every spring and fall. Cleaning and inspecting your HVAC twice a year and changing filters on a monthly basis. If you find bugs or other critters in places they shouldn’t, call an exterminator.
How often should I deep clean my home?
You should deep clean your house at least twice per year, once in spring and again in autumn. Start by cleaning the areas and items where dirt gets the most dirt.
