Home Maintenance

Congratulations on your new home! Knock off the items on this checklist to make your transition a breeze.

YOUR FIRST 30 DAYS

Transfer utilities

Connect TV and internet

Change your door locks

Update your address on your driver's license and car registration

Update your address on bank and credit cards, subscriptions, etc.

Notify USPS of your address change

Set up a home security system

Test the smoke detectors

Replace the air filters

Inquire about home warranties & insurance

Inquire about termite bond

Introduce yourself to your new neighbors

MONTHLY HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Completing these home maintenance items monthly will keep your home beautiful and make projects easier to manage.

Clean the oven

Inspect and clean your dryer vent

Inspect electrical cords

Clean the refrigerator and the drip pan

Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Caulk door and window frames where necessary

Clean faucets and showerheads to remove mineral deposits

Clean your gutters and downspouts

Clean and sanitize the trash and recycling bins

Clean or replace your furnace/AC filters

Check your pipes for leaks

Clean the garbage disposal (try grinding ice cubes, then flushing with hot water and baking soda)

YEARLY HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Completing these home maintenance items yearly will keep your home tip-top shape.

Clean and sweep your chimney

Have your HVAC serviced

Lubricate garage door springs

Clean clothes dryer exhaust

Inspect and repair caulking

Bonus: Lender check-in for refi opportunities

Clean refrigerator coils

Check fire extinguisher