Home Maintenance Checklist | With Downloadable 1-Pager

I will walk you through our Home Maintenance Checklist which goes through items you need to complete around your home monthly, seasonally, and yearly. In addition, you can download the .pdf file and print it out for your reference at the below link.
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Chapters
0:00 Overview of Checklist
1:45 Monthly Home Maintenance
3:31 Spring Home Maintenance
4:57 Summer Home Maintenance
5:54 Fall Home Maintenance
7:29 Winter Home Maintenance
9:19 Yearly Home Maintenance
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[@onvez123]

New homeowner here and I cannot thank you enough! Lived in apartments all my life so I was clueless to all these things

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Welcome to the channel and we are here to help 👍

[@IlLLyy5]

Same here. 😊 I never knew that I can change the water filters and go find the whole house shut off valve 😅

[@horlbecm]

Great video! A few ideas: Regional - Fall: Clean out gutters of leaves/debris Regional (freeze zones)- Fall/Winter: Turn off exterior spigots & sprinkler system/store hoses/blow out sprinkler/install freeze guards on exterior spigots Regional - Spring (freeze zones): Turn on sprinkler/check for leaks Spring - Pressure Wash Concrete Sidewalks/Driveway/Porches Annual - Clean faucet/shower sediment filters Annual - Seal shower/bathroom tile grout (if req'd) Annual - Clean / lube garage door hinges/rollers/opener chain Seasonal - Check batteries for smart devices (door locks, sensors, etc)

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Michael, thanks for all the feedback. 👍👍

[@pfcrow]

I would add things like checking for WiFi firmware updates. Most people never think about that, but it's important to do.

[@TomCarberry413]

I keep a plastic box under my kitchen and bathroom sinks. You can get them cheap at Target, Walmart, etc. If I have a slow leak it will go into the box. I learned this lesson when I had a very slow leak in my garbage disposal, which destroyed a few floorboards right by the sink. I store stuff in the box, so I don't lose any room under the sinks.

[@jimwetzel1635]

Great idea. Also, in case you do need access to under-sink matters (plumbing or whatever), you can just pull out that whole box as a unit instead of the tens of cleaning products that get stored in those areas, one at a time.

[@hassanbazzi3545]

That just amazing. I never knew it is that complex inside the plug. Thank you for sharing

[@battlement]

Nice! I'm going to use this to augment my quarterly checklist which includes running a defrost cycle on the fridge/freezer, washing the metal stove hood fan filter, cleaning the drain filter on the clothes washer, cleaning the drain filter and adding water softener salt to my dishwasher. Yearly I also lubricate all door hinges, pressure wash the garbage/compost/recycle bins and descale the furnace humidifier unit.

[@dawnbrown2125]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Have a wonderful day !

[@Martin_Entertains]

Thanks for this very helpful video. Also check for wiggle in balcony and stair rails. Since you opened the door with the lawn mower, I'm going to add an annual inspection of your vacuum cleaner. Check for clogged pathway, especially near the beater bar. Make sure the beater bar actual turns, and cut the accumulated hair off the beater bar.

[@JP-xr9qg]

Great advice, many thanks. The checklist is a great add!

[@Sam-ey1nn]

An "every few years" section might make sense too. I just replaced my hot water heater anodes recently.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I debated that as well, thanks for the feedback.

[@lesfogerson1092]

Every five years is good where I live.

[@markbruton2611]

Very clear precise instructions on everything good job

[@BDBD16]

As someone who has maintained duplexs this is all REALLLY great info.

[@tmcdgreen]

Great video! Very straightforward.

[@ncooty]

Very good list. Is also consider: - Defrost freezer coil annually. - Gutters - Fireplace, flue, chimney - Western states: fire perimeter

[@maker8172]

Thank you very much! Great list and great explanation of each part, thank you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help.

[@user-jz2vq6rb3t]

Great tips but I would recommend redesigning the checklist to remove all the green from the background. That can use up a ton of ink for no reason.

[@AG-xc5ni]

Thank you for your suggestions. It is so much appreciated.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help 🙂

[@johnhugo886]

Excellent video!!! A systematic way to take care of your house! 🏡

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks John.

[@robindegu7294]

dude. this is just what i was looking for. thanks man.

[@NearbyNeighbour416]

This is a fantastic resource. Well done. Frequency is so important.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@IlLLyy5]

Very informative and out standing channel for all 😊 I have learned a lot from you. Thank you very much sir 👍

[@jimleslie6845]

Great list. I would also include changing your smoke/CO detector batteries twice a year.

[@elliottdmann]

Excellent idea, thanks!

[@shantiafrazier7059]

Thank you for this. I had an old associate discouraged me about this. I'm moving from an apartment to a house.

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Well done. Thank you for sharing

[@BradMyers]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Brad 👍

[@budgetforlife]

Thanks for these tips! I just made a video on how to budget for your home maintenance. Your video was a helpful input!

[@lesfogerson1092]

I always put a couple drops of light oil in the felt washers of my bathroom fans. Both sides of the motor has a hole to do this. The lint really sucks the motor dry over time. Air circulating fans have bushings so I do them too. Thanks for the videos.

[@judyrobertson9479]

Thanks, I can always use this.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You’re welcome.

[@bigdollarbill]

Fantastic list! Great idea---

[@harrisond8132]

Snowblower every fall. Check battery backup monthly (ugh, mine runs all the time too) Checking caulk around replacement window at least yearly. Every 3 years replace water heater anode. I definitely need to check bathroom vent. Thanks for the video! I'll be watching next.

[@derrickmartin8224]

This video was very informative. Thank you for the info, sir!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet!

[@rondav41]

Thank you for this video.

[@randomdude3066]

Replace your water supply lines to your sinks if the lines are more than 5 years old. Especially if they are still the builder grade. Replacing builder grade valves too.

[@ajforsyth]

Thanks!

[@andrewc6385]

Great idea for a video. Thanks

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Andrew

[@teemmm538]

This is awesome information

[@SplitSniper7]

Thank you for sharing this

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet!

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Great video and checklist. I would add, checking the shutoff valves for your individual sinks and toilets. It's not something you think about but if you have to replace a toilet flapper or a valve seat/spring set in a sink and those don't work you're only option is to shut off the cold water before your water heater or shut off the water at the curb. 2 years ago my mother asked me to fix 2 sinks that were dripping. No problem... But the shut off valves didn't work. They just spun. They were the older global style. I checked the rest of the house and I ended up having to replace all of the shutoff valves except the guest bath which was rarely used and the coldwater shutoff for the whole house. I also had to replace the valve seats and springs for all sinks. This would have been a enormous bill from a plumber. It's one thing to have them check but to have them actually break out tools... Totally different price range.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great feedback 👍

[@CantankerousDave]

My two bathroom sinks don’t *have* shutoff valves…

[@jamessotherden5909]

@@CantankerousDave I wish my two showers had shut off valves.

[@matteosternato2309]

thanks - this is great!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

No prob 👍

[@MontysHall]

Very nice….😊

[@michaelmaolchalaan4603]

Aye tank ya lad!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet!

[@stevea.8816]

This is interesting, l like the full page. I always make lists on small notepads, rip the piece off and promptly lose it and my wife will wash it and that wife headshake happens. This is much better. Thanks Guru.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

😂

[@polartechie]

U da MVP ❤

[@randomdude3066]

For under the sink leaks, I recommend putting a water alarm. These are battery powered and don't cost that much.

[@robertgreen5077]

I think you should add checking attics. I work as an apprentice electrician, and something we found often was heavy leaking from the roof that was not visible from the outside. And sometimes storm damage is internal, just like checking the crawl space for water. I would recommend doing it in the winter. No one wants to be in an attic during the summer🥵

[@Angell_Lee]

Thank you so much! And you so fine fine :)

[@CasperJonesRift]

One thing you should do before you use your AC for the summer is spray the condenser coils with the hose, knocking off the dirt. It will help with the efficiency of converting the liquid freon backing a gas and quicker cooling.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Good callout Jason, thanks for the help!

[@CantankerousDave]

The show/site Today’s Homeowner has a similar checklist called The Four Seasons of Home Ownership. It’s pretty similar.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the heads up. Looks like they have an awesome webpage 👍

[@mjn5cents]

I have globe valves on all three of my toilets and sinks in the bathrooms and under the kitchen sink. I have a yearly alarm set on January first to exercises or turn off and on each shut off valve so they don't crust up and stop working.

[@JohnDoe12515]

What's your take on washable furnace filters? Are they any good in terms of saving money long term? Great list btw!

[@BeefStew4242]

This is great thank you! I do web development and design work and if you want extra hands with projects like this in the future let me know if I can be of help to you 👍 it looks great though! I love your content

[@sminthian]

Well, can you do another video on what to do with wells and septic systems?

[@jankuehl4207]

At the time you test the GFCI's also test and reset all the circuit breaker's (I do it at change to Daylight savings time)

[@baxt1412]

Spring get irrigation system ready. End of fall, winterize irrigation system and bring hoses inside

[@douglasjohnson8917]

You should try cleaning the lint from a dryer vent that goes thru the roof. Especially a two story metal roof. Lint collects quickly on hot roof vents

[@BDBD16]

Can I just throw a lit match in the duct?

[@arkrainflood]

my annual checklist includes sprinkling insecticide granules around the house exterior perimeter. i look for something that includes effectiveness against ants and termites.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Appreciate the feedback 👍

[@didomilan1725]

Check rat traps for fresh poison I Put a few around after both of our cars were damaged a couple of years ago.

[@sig9girl]

Great tips! Thank you. My home is stucco, how can I clean the exterior? How do I find my exterior dryer vent to clean it?

[@Doughboy1824]

Turn the dryer on and go outside and walk around your house usually above 1 foot from the ground up. use gloves sometimes the cover is Sharp or it can have spiders. My dryer vent is on the exterior wall the other side is my dryer

[@fjbrown92]

I change my air filters monthly

[@dustintunis9347]

I thought to flush the water heater you were supposed to leave the water on. The incoming water would help stir up sediment to where it can make it out the hose. If I'm wrong, then please explain why.

[@douglasjohnson8917]

Why not put lock tight on fan blade screws

[@douglasjohnson8917]

The problem I have with door hinges is it is the wood in the door. Exterior metal clad doors do not always have a lot of wood in the door

[@randomdude3066]

Do you have a video recommendation for redoing caulk lines?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Not yet but the "Funny Carpenter" has a good one kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZTOd6iBqsiBntE

[@Doughboy1824]

I have bad lungs. I replace my furnace filter every 4 weeks I notice the difference. I’m not sure you mention the carbon monoxide detectors.

[@volkan_boston]

thank you- they charge $300 ish for yearly preventative maintenance/cleaning of boiler- not $60 ish :)

[@ana-pi6ut]

What about snaking the bathroom?

[@EnriqueGarcia25]

Is there any maintenance to a waterless water heater?

[@cindylou62]

I have set up a system to pump vinegar thru it once a year. I didn't do it with my first one and after 6 years it exploded. Here is a link to show you how; kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3-llad5bs-dgqM

[@guitarsfc]

AC evap coil

[@TheMagickalCottage]

Every 5 years the wax ring under the toilet needs to be replaced. There are plastic ones now that last 10 years

[@johnmirbach2338]

🤓👌🖖✌👍😎

[@blindsey1043]

FAIL !! had to rewind was to busy looking at his eye color😂😮❤🎉 They made for an eye glass commercial

[@Wegetsignal]

The amount of homes I see with sagging/wilted wood blade fans *outdoors* is staggering around here. And none of them look good!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

So true 🤦‍♂️

[@captaindrywall]

do not click those links

[@user-bj6ny4ug4w]

Thank you very much! Great list and great explanation of each part, thank you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet, we are here to help 👍