12 months, 6 systems
Month-by-month home maintenance
Pick the month to see what to check inside and outside, with notes for cold-winter and warm-climate homes. System guides explain what wears out and how to make it last.
Monthly guides
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01January
Check for winter damage, test safety alarms and plan the year's bigger jobs.
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02February
Inside jobs while it's cold: drains, appliances, and the attic.
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03March
Spring inspection: roof, gutters, foundation and the sump pump.
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04April
Get cooling ready and check everything that gets water.
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05May
Exterior care: siding, windows, deck and the yard's drainage.
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06June
Summer prep: cooling efficiency, pests and storm readiness.
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07July
Mid-summer checks: AC, water use and the garage.
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08August
Plan for fall: book contractors, check the chimney and the roof.
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09September
Heating system ready, gutters clear, gaps sealed.
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10October
Seal up for winter: outdoor water, alarms and the fireplace.
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11November
Winter-ready: pipes, heating and emergency supplies.
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12December
Holiday safety, a quick look at the year, and freeze watch.
System care guides
- Heating and cooling: a year of care
Filters, tune-ups and the small habits that help furnaces, heat pumps and AC last longer.
- Water heater care
Flushing, temperature settings and the signs a tank is near the end.
- Roof and gutters
What to check from the ground twice a year, and when to call a roofer.
- Plumbing: small checks that prevent big leaks
Supply lines, shutoffs, drains and leak detection.
- Deck, siding and exterior wood
Cleaning, sealing and the safety checks decks need every year.
- Safety systems: alarms, extinguishers and GFCIs
The ten-minute monthly and yearly checks that protect people.