As we enter the new year, it’s a great time to plan the few things required to keep your home in tip-top shape.  Here is a tidy little check-list to keep on hand to make sure you stay on track.

Yearly:

• Air conditioner must be inspected and cleaned by a professional
• Hot water tank inspection…by a professional
• Clean and seal your wood deck and its railings
• Vacuum lint from your clothes dryer duct and vent
• Check your septic tank’s level
• Re-caulk your exterior windows, doors, siding base and trim
• Re-caulk tubs and showers
• Inspect for worn fittings and connection on all plumbing fixtures in your home
• Have your carpets cleaned by a professional
• Garage Doors: oil the track, roller, hinges, pulleys and springs with a light gauge oil
• Prune trees

Every Six Months:

• Vacuum vents and coils on the back of your refrigerator
• Clean your stove’s vent and fan
• Check the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors

Every Three Months:

• Clean or replace your air-conditioner filter
• Fertilize your lawn

For more home maintenance information, go to This Old House.

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