January...
__Clean furnace
& humidifier filters.
__Maintenance drain hot water
tank.
__Check & adjust humidity level in
house.
__Check window condensation.
__Check/ recharge fire
extinguishers.
__Test window locks for fire escape route.
__Test/replace carbon monoxide
batteries.
__Test/replace smoke detector batteries. |
February...
__Deep clean
or steam carpeting.
__Check hardwood floors for cracking.
__Check ceramic & lino floor caulking & grout.
__Check kitchen & bath caulking & grout.
__Check bath exhaust fan & vent.
__Clean
garborator(use whole lemon).
__Check vacuflo vents &
canaster filter.
__Clear exterior vent of snow &
debris. |
March...
*Visit us at
the CHBA Renovation Tour*
Please check back for dates and
location
__Clean furnace & humidifier filters.
__Check
drain for clogs.
__Check walls & ceiling for cracks
& repair.
__Check operation of sump pump.
__Check
windows & screens for any needed repairs.
__Take down
Christmas lights ???
|
April...
__Check/clean air
conditioner and filters.
__Check basement walls &
floor for moisture
__Check roof shingles & flashings.
__Inspect for insects & rodents.
__Check &
repair any exhaust fans.
__Phone Utilities to trim trees
off electrical lines.
__Check & update First Aid kit.
|
May...
__Clear all
exterior vents of debris.
__Clear debris from window
wells.
__Clean gutters & downspouts.
__Check
gutter water flow away from foundation.
__Clean & wash
house exterior.
__Clean & wash exterior window glass
& drain holes.
__Prepare gardens & fertilize lawn.
__Repair fence, deck & siding. |
June...
__Clean &
maintain barbecue.
__Paint/stain exterior of house, fence
& decks.
__Check stairs & hand rails for
sturdyness & reliability.
__Clean & seal exterior
natural stone/slate.
__Inspect washing machine water
hoses(replace every 5 years).
__Inspect/clean dryer
venting to exterior.
__Inspect dishwasher for leaks.
__Clean & maintain appliances. |
July...
__Check Fire
extinguishers.
__Air out damp crawl spaces &
basements.
__Lubricate squeeky hinges etc.
__Lubricate
& maintain overhead garage door
__Clean & adjust
ceiling fan paddles.
__Review home security system.
Enjoy your summer break!
|
August...
__Review
electrical system.
__Label main panel breakers.
__Check door bell.
__Check exterior lighting.
__Check GFI plugs.
__List & stock needed household
light bulbs.
__Schedule furnace & air duct cleaning.
__Sort hazardous waste-dispose of at any Firehall. |
September...
__Inspect
chimney flues & caps for nests & obstructions.
__Clean fireplace flues.
__Call Gas Company for FREE
furnace inspection.
__Test existing or install new
programable thermostat.
__Trim away branches that overhang
chimney.
__Clean window wells of debris.
__Check that
grading runs away from foundation wall.
__Clean/repair
& store away garden equipment.
__Sort & store
items, that may be damaged from freezing.
__Fertilize
lawn. |
October...
*Visit us at
the CHBA Renovation Tour*
Please check back for dates and
location.
__Clean furnace & humidifier filters.
__Drain
outside water & irrigation lines.
__Disconnect, drain
& store water hose.
__Check window & door weather
stripping.
__Caulk & seal exterior of house.
__Caulk & seal exterior concrete.
__Winterize
plants & landscaping.
__Plant, move or trim (most)
trees and shrubs. |
November...
__Clean
furnace filters.
__Clean & maintain humidifier.
__Check water heater operation & maintain.
__Clean
range hood filter.
__Adjust air register grills for
balanced air flow. |
December...
__Put up the
Christmas lights!!!
__Clean furnace & humidifier
filters.
__Check for frost buildup(sign of moisture)in
attic.
__Check gutters & downspouts for formation of
ice dams.
__Check snow on roof.
__Clean furnace air
filters.
*HAPPY HOLIDAYS & SEASONS
GREETINGS* |