Home Improvements Check List

The Ultimate Home Maintenance Check List Why Do You Need That? There are certain tasks you need to do regularly in order to keep your home properly maintained and prevent future problems which may cost you a fortune. To do that, you need to have a repair and maintenance schedule. How Could You Do A|l That Work? In order to complete all this, you need to divide the checks, maintenance and repairs by months. Thus you won't have too much tasks to tackle for a certain period of time. Monthly Checks • Check the fire extinguishers, refill or replace them with new , if Brilliant Tip: necessary. • Inspect the sink ,tub stoppers and the drain holes, as well. Clean the waste, so they don't get clogged. salt if necessary. • If you have any forced air heating systems, change their filters once a month. To rid yourself of any potential waste leftovers in down the drain or tackle clogged drains, use a solution of baking soda and vinegar. It'll both help yopu get rid of debris and sanitize. Every Three Months • Clean the faucet aerators. • Rid yoursel after that inspect the rubber seals or replace, the tub waste, Every Six Months • Check the batteries of the smoke detectors and change them with new. • Check for small or stronger leaks in the toilet or the visible part of the water pipes. if necessary. •Indoor and outdoor grates should be thoroughly cleaned in order for water to make its way down the drains •Check for draughts near doors and windows, as well as for cracked walls. Place weather strips or draft stoppers where needed. • Check the electric wiring for worn out, torn cords or wires. • Check the outside power strips • Clean the filters and check the hoses of the laundry machine for leaks or tears. Seasonal Tasks Spring •Check the roof's surface, flashing,eaves, as well as soffits. • Examine the gutters and spouts, clean them, if needed.Repair the damaged and weak spots. • Check if the exterior caulikng is damaged and replace. • Fill the cracks in thresholds,windowsills, and doorsills- fill if cracked,caulk the edges, apply a fresh paint coat or replace if they'ré too damaged. Summer •Clean the window and door screens and fix them.lf the frames are loosened tighten them. If they're worn off, miss hardware- replace and repaint them; Lubricate squeaky hinges and closers. • Inspect the siding and repair , if necessary. Autumn Winter • Leave the heating on for short periods in the whole house, so your home has a constant temperature. •Let warm air in the whole house, so the pipes don't burst. • If there's a frozen pipe don't heat it up directly, as they might get permanently damaged. •Check for rotten leaves in the gutters, clean them, place gutter guards to keep debris from clogging them. •Outdoor faucets should checked, repaired and fixed to prevent easier freezing during winter. •Check for cracks in the walls, siding; draughts near windows and doors, so you could keep the heat in the house. .PRIL DNESDAY OAnnual Checks& Repairs SEPTEMB FRIDAY TurEDAY • Check septic tanks, many experts recommend to pump them our every year. •Drain water to check water heaters, test its valve, clean the burners and water heaters. This infographic was created with the help of: Handyman Maida Vale WI 020 3404 4378 www.handyman-maidavale.co.uk/