MAINTENANCE
Landscaping & Garden
- schedule tree pruning & fertilizing
- cleanup and order mulch to replenish beds
- plan garden, order seeds
- inventory potting supplies
- fertilize raised beds
- tune mower and garden tools
- schedule sprinkler turn-on service

Furnishings
- check furniture for repairs, refinishing
- oil teak furniture
- launder cushions
- clean grill

Home Exterior
- schedule minor repairs for brick, mortar & concrete
- schedule roof & chimney inspection
- touch-up exterior paint
- touchup porch, fence and deck paint & stain
- clean windows, screens, doors
- check caulking and weather stripping
- test hose bibs, hoses & nozzles
- schedule gutter cleaning
- schedule AC turn-on service

 1. Caulk/Grout every 2-3 years including kitchen backsplash and bathrooms
2. HVAC maintenance- twice a year, replace every 15 years.  
- Furnace cleaned heading into winter, service AC Early spring
- Vacuum registers and exhaust fans
- Air filters- buy cheap, change every 30-45 MAX 60 days
3. Interior Paint- 3-5 years, high traffic areas every 2 years
- Remember to paint trim and doors
4. Change fridge filter every 6 months
- Vacuum Refrigerator coils- annually
5. Clean fireplace and chimney annually
- Repair/replace chimney caps
- Check Liner
6. Seal marble countertops every 6 months
7. Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures- every 6 months
8. Carpets cleaned annually
9. Quarterly- clean garbage disposal- Ice cubes and then baking soda and hot water
10. Annually flush out hot water heater
11. Install smart home thermostats (2023 most popular home upgrade)
12. Clean drains in sinks, tubs, dishwasher- annually
13. Check for falling insulation in your attic.  Replace where necessary
14. Hardwood floors- apply a new coat of finish every 3-5 years- aka maintenance coat
- Sand and Refinish every 10-15 years years
15. Check the sump pump and back up battery- every 6 months.  
- install a loud water alarm sensor