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Track maintenance, repairs, inspections, replacements, and contractor visits.
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Make this list specific
Start with the systems that affect upkeep.
Heating, cooling, water, waste, and equipment details decide which tasks belong here and when they should repeat.
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Regular maintenance
Recurring work that keeps easy-to-forget problems from piling up.
Test carbon monoxide detectorsMonthlyUpcoming
CO issues are invisible and are more likely around fuel-burning equipment.
Next step
Test every CO detector and check the replacement date printed on the unit.
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Test smoke alarmsMonthlyUpcoming
Smoke alarms are one of the highest-value safety checks in the house.
Next step
Press the test button on each smoke alarm and replace weak batteries or expired units.
Supplies: step stool, fresh batteries if needed
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Check under sinks for leaksMonthly or quarterlyScheduled
Small supply or drain leaks often start quietly inside cabinets.
Next step
Look for damp cabinet bottoms, staining, corrosion, or musty smells.
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Know every shutoff pathOnce, review yearlyScheduled
Water, gas, electrical, and equipment shutoffs are most useful when the path is known before there is an emergency.
Next step
Walk the house and save plain-language notes or photos for the main water shutoff, electrical panel, gas shutoff if present, and major equipment shutoffs.
Supplies: labels, marker
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Test GFCI outletsQuarterlyScheduled
GFCI protection matters most near water and can fail without looking broken.
Next step
Press test and reset on kitchen, bath, garage, basement, and exterior GFCI outlets.
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Seasonal
Seasonal maintenance
summer prep based on this home's climate and systems.
Equipment
Equipment maintenance
Appliances, mechanical systems, yard tools, and special equipment that need their own care.
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Things homeowners often miss
Check attic after heavy rain
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Attics can show roof leaks before ceilings stain below.
Locate and label main water shutoff
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The main water shutoff is the first thing you need during a burst pipe or major leak.
Inspect toilet bases
plumbing-water
A rocking toilet or failed wax seal can damage flooring before it is obvious.
Label electrical panel circuits
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Good labels make electrical work, outages, and emergency shutoffs less confusing.
Test main water shutoff gently
water-protection
Old shutoff valves can seize. Finding that out during an active leak is expensive.
Walk grading and drainage
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Most basement and crawlspace water problems start outside with water moving toward the house.