Home maintenance checklist

With all the excitement comes new responsibilities, like YouTubing tutorials on how to fix that squeaky door. By investing time into your home, you can boost its comfortability and value.

Here are some tasks our home loan pros suggest checking off your home maintenance list:

Indoor:

• Test and maintain smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Regularly maintain your AC and furnace, including changing the filters on their recommended schedule.
• Fix peeling caulk around tubs, showers, toilets, and sinks.
• Check seals around all exterior doors and windows.
• Clean the dryer twice per year to avoid a potential fire.
• Clean your dishwasher filter and drain on a normal basis to avoid clogs and overflow.
• Replace batteries in your garage door opener.

Outdoor:

• Trim trees and bushes to avoid contact with your home.
• Fix peeling and flaking paint.
• Blow out sprinklers in the fall.
• Inspect your roof for any missing or lifting shingles.
• Regularly water seal wood decks and fences to extend life and appearance.
• Clean rain gutters once per season.
• Replace any missing or damaged siding or soffits.
• Drain outdoor faucets to prevent frozen pipes in the winter.

By taking time for these tasks, you’ll save money on spendy repairs and increase your home’s overall safety. Roll your sleeves up, it's time to tidy!