Spring is here so it's time to get outside and enjoy the longer, warmer days. While it might not be warm enough to sit and read a book, it's the perfect time to tackle some of your home maintenance chores. Realizing that doesn't sound like fun and it certainly isn't sexy, it's important to understand that ongoing and consistent home maintenance will save you time and money!
Your home is huge financial investment you want to protect. While you might think you're saving money, you're not. When you ignore home maintenance chores you'll spend more money on repairs you could have avoided and/or get less money when you sell your home. This spring home maintenance checklist will help you keep your home in good shape.
This spring home maintenance checklist is one in a series of seasonal checklists to help you maintain your home on a regular basis. We are working to make the format consistent across all of the seasonal checklists, to make them easier for you to use. To learn more about how we've organized the lists or to access other seasonal checklists, visit Home Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Home. This article offers suggestions for inspecting many home features, common repairs and ways home improvements to eliminate/minimize problems. You can print our one page version of the checklist to keep track of your progress completing these tasks.
Home Maintenance to Keep Your Family Safe
Your biggest safety concern while tackling spring maintenance chores is personal safety. Always turn the power off before working on systems like your air conditioner. Check all your power tools and make sure they're working properly, with safety attachments in place. Unplug power tools when not in use and don't leave ladders up where children might climb them for fun.
We've broken down our spring home maintenance checklist into bite size chunks, or you might like the shorter one page spring checklist which you can print.
Inspect | Maintain | Update | Homeowner Tasks to Keep Your Family Safe |
Every Quarter (or more often)
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Yard Cleanup
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Walkways, Stairs, Porches and Decks
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Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
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Exterior Lighting and Doorbells
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Prevent Water Damage with Spring Home Maintenance
Winter weather can be harsh on roofs, siding, caulking, etc., so carefully inspect your home for any sign of leaks or damage that may have happened over the winter. Fixing problems quickly can help you avoid a home's #1 enemy: water damage. You can also prepare for those inevitable “April showers” by making sure your gutters drain away from your home's foundation.
Inspect | Maintain | Update | Homeowner Tasks to Avoid Water Damage |
Roof & Attic
Note: If you had ice dams determine why. Properly ventilated and insulated attics should not have ice dams. | |||
Chimney & Vent Pipes
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Gutters
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Siding, Trim & Exterior Painting
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Windows & Doors
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Decks
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Water Valves & Irrigation
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Save Energy, Money and the Environment
As winter ends and we move outdoors, it's time to prepare for warm weather. Our spring home maintenance checklist focuses on being comfortable, indoors & outdoors. Want to stay cool? Screen doors/windows, air conditioners and don't forget that a ceiling fan by circulating air counterclockwise.
Inspect | Maintain | Update | Homeowner Tasks to Save Energy |
Screen Doors & Windows
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Air Conditioners & Humidifiers/De-Humidifiers
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Ceiling Fans
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Hot Water Heater
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Miscellaneous Spring Home Maintenance Projects
Well not everything falls into our 3 priority home maintenance buckets. There are always some miscellaneous items you need to deal with and there are a few that make sense to tackle each spring when it's warm outside. They help keep your home looking great and you'll be ready when family and neighbors arrive for an outdoor barbecue.
Inspect | Maintain | Update | Homeowner Tasks to Keep Your Family Safe |
Power Wash
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Clean Outdoor Furniture & More
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Want more information to put together your spring home maintenance checklist? We've got lots of articles about what your house needs and how to add proactive home management to your family's lifestyle.
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