Maintenance#
Recurring upkeep organized by season and month, with weekly and monthly tasks at the bottom.
Spring#
March#
- Mower readiness: oil change, sharpen blade, replace spark plug, fresh fuel, clean/replace air filter, clean deck, check tire pressure
- Pressure washer readiness: pump oil change, inspect hoses and O-rings, check connections, flush pump
- First lawn fertilizer application
- Furnace filter change
- HVAC tune-up (AC pre-season service)
- Refrigerator coil and grille clean
- Sump pump test
- Gutter cleaning (early spring)
- Test lawn drainage: check grading, downspout extensions, and runoff after rain
- Landscape cleanout
April#
- Carve edges
- Tree and shrub trim
- Overseed thin or bare patches (spring window)
- Pressure wash house and sidewalk
- New mulch
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Wash exterior and interior windows + screens
- Ceiling fans: dust and set summer direction (counterclockwise)
- Washer and dishwasher deep clean cycle
- Pantry cleanout: check dates, restock, wipe shelves
- Closet declutter and thin clothes (swap to spring/summer wardrobe)
May#
- Exterior paint and caulk touch-up (after spring pressure wash)
- Sidewalk edging
- Deck inspect, clean, stain or seal as needed
- Outdoor furniture clean and set out
- Wash garbage and recycle bins (before summer heat)
- Refrigerator water filter replacement
Summer#
June#
- Lawn fertilizer
- Preventive grub control (before mid-June egg-laying window)
- Furnace filter change
- Caulk inspection (kitchen, bath)
- Grout sealing where worn
July#
- Showerhead descale
- Bathroom exhaust fan clean
- Test GFCI outlets
- Washer and dishwasher deep clean cycle
August#
- Range hood filter degrease
- Vacuum/clean refrigerator water pan area
Fall#
September#
- Lawn aeration
- Overseed thin or bare patches (primary window)
- Lawn fertilizer
- Furnace filter change
- Sidewalk edging touch-up
- HVAC tune-up (furnace pre-season service)
- Chimney inspection / sweep
- Wash exterior and interior windows
October#
- Leaf cleanup
- Roof and flashing inspection
- Caulk and weather stripping inspection (windows, doors)
- Ceiling fans: set winter direction (clockwise)
- Refrigerator water filter replacement
- Washer and dishwasher deep clean cycle
- Pantry cleanout: check dates, restock, wipe shelves
- Closet declutter and thin clothes (swap to fall/winter wardrobe)
November#
- Final lawn fertilizer (winterizer)
- Gutter cleaning (late fall, post leaf-drop)
- Wash garbage and recycle bins (clean going into winter)
- Mower winter prep: drain fuel or add stabilizer, disconnect/remove battery, clean deck, sharpen blade for next year
- Pressure washer winter prep: drain pump, add pump saver/antifreeze, drain fuel or add stabilizer, disconnect and drain hoses
- Drain and store outdoor hoses
- Shut off and drain outdoor faucets
- Replace smoke detector batteries
Winter#
December#
- Furnace filter change
- Water heater flush
- Inspect attic for ice-dam signs after first storms
January#
- Washer and dishwasher deep clean cycle
- Mattress flip/rotate
- Garage door lubrication and safety sensor test
- Replace garage door keypad batteries
- Check fire extinguishers (date and gauge)
February#
- Oven deep clean (self-clean or manual)
- Deep clean behind/around dryer
- Vacuum HVAC return grilles and registers
- Plan spring projects, order any tooling or materials
Monthly#
- Test smoke and CO detectors (press test button)
- Freshen garbage disposal (ice cubes + citrus rinds)
- Wipe washer gasket and detergent drawer
- Fridge cleanout: toss expired items, wipe shelves and drawers
Weekly#
- Cat litter change
- Mow lawn (growing season, Mar–Nov)