Monthly Home Maintenance
Inspecting your home and completing regular home improvement projects will keep your maintenance schedule on track and easier to manage. A comprehensive monthly home maintenance checklist is easy to implement, both in terms of time and money. Here is a list of basic monthly home improvements:
- Clean the furnace filter to remove dust build-ups, make it easier to regulate your home’s temperature, and ultimately decrease utility bills
- Check the water softener and replenish salt if necessary
- Clean faucet aerators and shower-heads to remove mineral deposits
- Inspect tub and sink drains for debris; unclog
- Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and all ground-fault circuit interrupters
- Inspect dryer vent hose and clear accumulated lint to prevent fires and have dryer performing optimally
- Inspect electrical cords for wear
- Inspect sink, shower, and bath caulking for deterioration
- Vacuum heat registers and heat vents
- Flush out hot water from the water heater to remove accumulated sediment at least once a year
- Descale your tankless water heater to remove buildup at least once a year
- Clean the garbage disposal by grinding ice cubes, then flushing with hot water and baking soda
- Clean drains in sinks, tubs, showers, and dishwashers
- Check in kitchen and bathroom cabinets and around toilets for leaks
