January
- Holiday Decorations: organize, pack and put away
- Kitchen Cabinets: clean and polish
- Fridge: Vacuum behind, clean coils
- Stove and Oven: clean
- Electric: Clean circuit breaker
- Fire Extinguisher: place near kitchen, check charge
- Plumbing: Clean main water line shut-off valve exterior
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: Crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Range Hood Fan: check and clean
February
- Sinks, Shower and Tub: repair grout around
- Curtains: clean and vacuum
- Window Blinds: dust
- Ceiling Fans and Lighting Fixtures: clean
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: Crush ice (sharpness), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Plumbing: Check for leaks on supply lines to sinks and toilets
- Doors: tighten and lube bi-fold
- Electrical: test and reset all ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles, check all extension cords
March
- Baseboards and Doors: clean and touch up with paint
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: check batteries
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Range Hood Fan: check and clean
- Electrical: test and reset all ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles, check all extension cords
- Weather-stripping and Windows: Check all caulking for separations and cracks, re-caulk
- Fire Extinguisher: placer near kitchen
April
- Air Conditioning: schedule service appointment
- Lawn: aerate and fertilize
- House: Walk around looking for problems like paint, shingles, foundation, etc.
- Sprinkler System: turn on, make adjustments and repairs
- Landscaping: after plants are established, set back irrigation
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Plumbing: Check for leaks on supply lines to sinks and toilets
May
- Deck: apply preservative sealer, clean, repair, check bolts, tighten
- House: hose down exterior
- Windows: wash and clean sills, inside and out
- Plant annuals and perennials
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Range Hood Fan: check and clean
- Plumbing: check for leaks on supply lines to sinks and toilets
- Tile: seal the grout (do every 6 months)
- Fire Extinguisher: place near kitchen, check charge
June
- Garage: remove old paints and flammables
- Fences: Repair and paint
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Fridge: Test door tightness (use a dollar and pull it out of fridge after closing the door on it)
July
- Garage: de-clutter and donate
- Artificial Plants: clean
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Range Hood Fan: check and clean
- Plumbing: check for leaks on supply lines to sinks and toilets
- Fire Extinguisher: place near kitchen, check charge
August
- Carpets: clean
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Plumbing: Check for leaks on supply lines to sinks and toilets
- Doors: tighten and lube bi-fold
- Electrical: test and reset all ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles, check all extension cords
- Water Heater: remove water heater residue following the manual
September
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- A/C: shut off, clean and cover until spring
- Garden: rake leaves dispose of mulch
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: check batteries
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Range Hood Fan: check and clean
- Plumbing: Check for leaks on supply lines to sinks and toilets
- Weather-stripping and Windows: check all caulking for separations and cracks, re-caulk
- Fridge: test door tightness (use a dollar and pull it out of fridge after closing the door on it)
- Heating: have the heating system serviced (always do in fall)
October
- Garden: plant new trees and lay sod (good deals this time of year)
- Garden: Trim branches and shrubs
- Garden: winterize perennials, clean annuals out
- Sprinklers: Turn off and disconnect water hoses (before 1st freeze)
- Roof and Gutters: clean off and check for damage
- Splash blocks: clean
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Plumbing: check for leaks on supply lines to sinks and toilets
- Hot Water Heater: drain and remove sediment (do in fall)
November
- Clothes Dryer: check on vents and hoses for lint
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Range Hood Fan: check and clean
- Plumbing: check for leaks on supply lines to sinks and toilets
- Tile: seal the grout (do every 6 months)
- Fire Extinguisher: place near kitchen, check charge
December
- House: roof and exterior check
- HVAC: vacuum and dust
- Garbage Disposal: crush ice (sharpens), baking soda and citrus fruit rinds (freshens)
- Range Hood Fan: check and clean
- Plumbing: Check for leaks on supply lines to sinks and toilets