For homeowners
The year around the house
A couple of small jobs each month keep the big repairs away. It starts with this month.
One reminder on the 1st of each month, every year. You can delete it from your calendar any time.
November this month
- Where it freezes, protect outdoor faucets and pipes. Plumbers →
- A deep clean before holiday guests. House cleaning →
December
- Outlets that feel warm or lights that flicker deserve a look. Electricians →
- Clear out the garage before the new year. Junk removal →
January
- Feel for drafts around doors, windows and the attic door. Insulation →
- Find your main water valve, so you know where it is when you need it. Plumbers →
February
- Planning a remodel this year? Ask for estimates now, before the busy months. Remodeling (kitchen & bath) →
- Indoor painting is easy to schedule this time of year. Painters →
March
April
- Get the AC checked before the first hot week. Heating & AC →
- Start pest control as it warms up. Pest control →
May
- Open the pool or get it ready for the season. Pool service →
- Check sprinklers and timers. Landscapers →
- Wash the driveway, patio and walls. Pressure washing →
June
- Wash the windows inside and out. Window cleaning →
- Look over the deck or patio cover for loose or worn parts. Decks & patios →
July
- Trim trees before storm season. Tree service →
- Listen to the garage door. Grinding or jerking means a checkup. Garage doors →
August
- Touch up outside paint where it is peeling. Painters →
- Clean carpets before the school year gets busy. Carpet cleaning →
September
- Get the heat checked before you need it. Heating & AC →
- Have the chimney cleaned before the first fire. Chimney service →
October
- Clear the gutters as the leaves fall. Gutters →
- Fix doors and windows that do not seal. Windows & doors →
Weather is different in every region. Move a job earlier or later to fit yours.