■ Check crawl space
■ Maintain yard growth
■ Test and lubricate garage door
■ Remove rust on railings
■ Check skylights
■ Clean shower heads
■ Change furnace filters
■ Test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Fall
■ Check and seal windows
■ Reprogram thermostat
■ Check and clean humidifier
■ Close critter entrances
■ Shut off hose bibs
■ Check and maintain dishwasher
■ Clean out gutters
■ Clean outdoor drains
■ Check toilets
■ Clear out sink drains
■ Change furnace filters
■ Test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Winter
■ Check and upgrade insulation
■ Check and maintain furnaces
■ Vacuum air registers
■ Check and flush water heater
■ Recaulk bathtub
■ Maintain fireplace and chimney
■ Check crawl space
■ Replenish flashlight batteries
■ Check gutters for ice
■ Change furnace filters
■ Test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Periodic
■ Weatherpoof doors
■ Pressure-wash deck
■ Pressure-wash siding
■ Check and maintain roof shingles
■ Check and recaulk flashing
■ Repair and reseal driveway
■ Check life expectancy of appliances
■ Lubricate door hinges and hardware
■ Vacuum out-of-the-way spots
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