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Creating a Simple Home Maintenance Schedule

As a homeowner, maintaining your home is essential to ensure that it stays in good condition and retains its value over time. However, with all the tasks that come with homeownership, it can be challenging to keep track of everything that needs to be done. Creating a home maintenance schedule can help you stay on top of your home’s maintenance needs and prevent small problems from turning into big, costly ones.

According to a survey conducted by HomeAdvisor, 75% of homeowners indicated that they do not have a maintenance plan for their home. Without a plan in place, homeowners may miss critical maintenance tasks that could lead to expensive repairs down the road.

Many of the maintenance checklists out there can be a little overwhelming for homeowners with a busy schedule. Creating a home maintenance schedule can be simple, and it starts with breaking down the tasks into monthly, quarterly, and yearly checklists. Here are some essential maintenance tasks to include in your schedule:

Monthly Tasks:

  • Change air filters
  • Clean kitchen sink disposal
  • Check fire extinguishers

Quarterly Tasks:

  • Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts
  • Check and clean dryer vents

Yearly Tasks:

  • Schedule HVAC maintenance
  • Inspect and repair caulking around windows and doors
  • Pressure wash the exterior of the home

By breaking down these tasks into monthly, quarterly, and yearly checklists, you can ensure that you don’t miss any critical maintenance tasks. You can also create a schedule for seasonal tasks, such as cleaning gutters and downspouts before the winter season. Of course, if you have home features such as a pool or fireplace, you’ll want to consider adding a cleaning and maintenance schedule for those as well.

Home maintenance doesn’t have to be overwhelming- start simple and stick to your schedule, and you can help avoid some costly repairs down the road. However, all home appliances and systems break down due to normal wear and tear eventually- protect your home with Choice Home Warranty to protect your wallet when those breakdowns occur.

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