The home maintenance calendar: three jobs a month
Gutters in April, dryer vent in May, hoses before the first frost. Three small jobs land on the first Saturday of each month, in the right season, so nothing big sneaks up on you.
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This month's three jobs (about an hour in total): • Check holiday light cords for damage. • Know where the main water shut-off is and label it. • Clear snow and ice paths; stock ice melt.
This month's three jobs (about an hour in total): • Replace or check the HVAC filter. • Test the sump pump if you have one. • Check for drafts around doors and windows.
This month's three jobs (about an hour in total): • Clean the range hood filter. • Check grout and caulk around tubs and showers. • Vacuum fridge coils.
This month's three jobs (about an hour in total): • Check the roof and gutters after winter storms. • Book an A/C service before the spring rush. • Flip or rotate mattresses.
This month's three jobs (about an hour in total): • Clean gutters and downspouts. • Check outdoor faucets and hoses for freeze damage. • Inspect deck and steps for loose boards.
This month's three jobs (about an hour in total): • Clean window screens and check for tears. • Test GFCI outlets (press TEST, then RESET). • Clear dryer vent lint from the outside duct.
This month's three jobs (about an hour in total): • Check grab bars and stair rails are solid. • Trim plants back from the house and A/C unit. • Clean the dishwasher filter.
Most expensive home repairs start as small jobs nobody remembered: a clogged gutter, a lint-packed dryer vent, a hose left connected through a freeze. This calendar spreads the year's maintenance into three jobs a month, timed to the seasons.
Each month also includes at least one safety item, like grab bars, stair rails, night lights or non-slip mats. That makes it useful if you help keep a parent's home safe as well as your own.
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Questions
Why the first Saturday?
It's the easiest slot for most households. Move it to whenever suits you.
Is this for renters too?
Many items are. Skip the structural ones and report problems to your landlord.
What does RoomMend do?
RoomMend is a room-by-room home checklist and fix planner with large buttons, for your home or a parent's.
Is this calendar free?
Yes. It costs nothing, needs no account and shows no ads. You can unsubscribe at any time.
How do I remove it from my iPhone?
Open the Calendar app, tap Calendars at the bottom, tap the ⓘ next to this calendar and choose Delete Calendar. Or go to Settings › Apps › Calendar › Calendar Accounts › Subscribed Calendars.
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