Seasonal checklist
Spring home maintenance checklist
Winter's done chewing on the place. Spring is for finding what it broke and getting the outside ready before the heat arrives. Here's the list, with how often each job actually needs doing.
A/C service
Every 12 monthsKeeps it cooling through the worst of summer.
Check foundation grading & drainage
Every 12 monthsWater at the wall is how foundations crack.
Clean dryer vent
Every 12 monthsLint is the top cause of dryer fires.
Clean gutters
Every 6 monthsClogged gutters send water into the foundation.
Visual roof & flashing check
Every 12 monthsCatch a small leak before it rots the deck.
Clean bathroom exhaust fans
Every 12 monthsPulls out the damp before it grows mold.
Inspect & touch up exterior caulk
Every 12 monthsGaps let water and drafts straight in.
Open the pool for the season
Every 12 monthsGet it swim-ready before the season.
Start up & check sprinklers
Every 12 monthsFind winter-cracked lines before you rely on them.
Fertilize lawn
Every 6 monthsFeeds the lawn so weeds get less room.
Pressure-wash siding & drive
Every 12 monthsGrime and algae age the siding early.
Prune trees & shrubs off the house
Every 12 monthsLimbs on the roof mean damage in the next storm.
Reseal deck
Every 24 monthsBare wood grays, splits and rots.
Seal driveway & fill cracks
Every 36 monthsSealed cracks don't grow into potholes.
Wash windows & swap screens
Every 6 monthsClear views, and bugs kept outside.
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