Start the new year off on the right foot by making a plan to stick to a monthly home maintenance schedule. Taking these quick and easy actions will help to preserve the integrity of your space and allow you to make corrections early on (and hopefully avoid costly repairs). Now that the celebrations are over and you’ve entered clean-up mode it’s the perfect time to build on that momentum!

To – Dos:

Interior –

• Change furnace filters
• Check smoke and CO2 detectors
• Tighten knobs and handles on doors throughout your home
• Check and clean range hood fan
• Clean microwave and oven
• Vacuum refrigerator coils
• Clean garbage disposal
• Deep clean and inspect basement
• Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
• Clean windows
• Vacuum bathroom exhaust fan grills and air in-takes throughout your home
• Clean drains in sinks, tubs, and dishwasher
• Flip or rotate your mattresses

Exterior –

• Regularly check gutters for ice dams and icicles
• Inspect outdoor outlets and extension cords