12 Months of Home Maintenance Tasks Every Homeowner Should Know

When you buy a home for sale in Naples (or anywhere else, for that matter), check out this list of monthly home maintenance tasks you should undertake.

12 Months of Home Maintenance Tasks Every Homeowner Should Know

Though there will be issues that spring up throughout the year, follow this list of 12 months of home maintenance tasks to make sure all your bases are covered.

January Home Maintenance Tasks

Change your smoke detector batteries
Check windows and doors for air leaks
Test your carbon monoxide detectors

February Home Maintenance Tasks

Change your air filters
Check your sump pump (if you have one)
Check on your stored lawn care equipment

March Home Maintenance Tasks

Clean your gutters
Deep-clean your carpets
Clean up your outdoor cooking space
Reverse direction on your ceiling fans

April Home Maintenance Tasks

Check your roof for leaks
Check trees and shrubs for signs of pest infestation
Deep-clean your mattress, pillows and rugs

May Home Maintenance Tasks

Change your air filters
Pull out dead plants from your yard
Weatherproof your windows and doors

June Home Maintenance Tasks

Get a free annual roof inspection from a local roofer
Trim back branches that put your home at risk
Clear out crawlspaces

July Home Maintenance Tasks

Change your smoke detector batteries
Schedule a tune-up for your furnace
Test your carbon monoxide detectors

August Home Maintenance Tasks

Change your air filters
Clean out your chimney (if you have one)
Clean the back of your refrigerator

September Home Maintenance Tasks

Clean your gutters
Deep-clean your carpets
Check your deck for damage

October Home Maintenance Tasks

Check your roof for leaks
Flush your hot water heater
Winterize your sprinkler system

November Home Maintenance Tasks

Change your air filters
Schedule a tune-up for your air conditioner
Look for cracks around the outside of your home and seal them to prevent pest infestation

December Home Maintenance Tasks

Check your fire extinguishers to see if they need to be replaced
Dust all the hard-to-reach places in your home
Reverse direction for your ceiling fans

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