Home maintenance doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Keeping up with small projects throughout the year removes the stress of trying to do them all at once. By following this seasonal schedule, your Detroit home will be in tip-top shape all year long.
Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist
While some projects can be done annually, some preventative home maintenance tasks should be done every month. But don’t worry, they’re quick and easy!
- Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
- Clean your garbage disposal by grinding ice cubes and flushing with hot water and baking soda
- Change your HVAC air filters
- Brush dust off air vents
- Check for leaky faucets
Keeping up with these minor tasks on a monthly basis allows you to tackle larger projects throughout the year.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
While you probably have a routine for spring cleaning the inside of your home, you may not have thought about the exterior! As the weather starts to warm up, it’s the perfect time to show your yard some attention.
- Rake and dispose of any leaves that survived the winter
- Plant new flowers, trees and bushes, and lay new mulch around flower beds and hedges to protect from drought and prevent weeds
- Clean your gutters and inspect for missing or loose downspouts and leaking connections
- Touch up your home’s exterior paint job where needed
- Sweep your patio or deck and check for cracks
Looking for more of a statement refresh for your home’s outdoor living area? Consider restaining your deck or installing new patio doors!
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
Summer’s heat can bring with it some potential issues for your home, so address them quickly to maximize time spent enjoying the season with friends and family.
- Water your plants every three to four days
- Inspect your sprinkler system for damage and replace any degraded components
- Touch up the paint on your fence
- Spray for bugs and other pests commonly found during the summertime
- Check weather stripping around windows and doors to keep cool air inside your home
- Update your patio and backyard with outdoor furniture, a rug or lights
- Repair exterior damage on porches, siding and roofing
- Look for any damage you may not have caught during spring cleaning
Summer is also a good time to lock in contractors for interior home improvement projects you want completed in the fall and winter. Book early to avoid long wait times!
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
As the temperature starts to drop and leaves begin to change, it’s time to get your home ready for the cooler seasons. Other than constantly raking leaves, here are a few other projects you can take on in the fall.
- Clean gutters and inspect for damage, just like in the spring
- Shut off hoses, sprinklers and exterior faucets before the first freeze
- Stock up on firewood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove
- Service your furnace and ductwork to keep your home comfortable all season
- Clean the dryer vent to increase its lifespan
- Check for drafts around your windows and doors, and recaulk where needed
To keep your home comfortable year-round and save money on your electric bill, consider installing new energy-efficient windows and doors.
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
It’s often too cold for large home maintenance projects in the winter, but there are a few things you can do to make sure your home is ready for the harsher weather.
- Invest in a snow blower to save time clearing your driveway and sidewalk
- Prep for severe winter storms by stocking up on ice melt, canned food, bottled water, batteries and first aid supplies in case you get snowed in
- In case of an outage, back up your home’s power with a portable or whole-home generator, or service one you already have
- Change filters on your heating system
- Insulate pipes where you can to prevent freezing
Realize your windows and doors aren’t keeping the cold air out in the midst of winter? You may need to replace them—and before your energy bill gets too high! Window World offers cold-weather installation for draft-free interiors when you need them most. After the cold weather passes, you’ll be ready to get outside and start your spring home maintenance again!
Year-Round Home Improvement From Window World
No matter the season, our professionals at Window World of Detroit can help you keep your home performing at its best. Whether you need a new patio door for summer barbecues or energy-efficient windows to stay comfortable in the winter, we’ve got you covered. Get in touch with us and schedule a free in-home estimate today!