04/21/2026
🔴🔵⚪ NEW HOMEOWNER CHECKLIST
Annual Maintenance Guide
A simple way to protect your home (and your wallet)
Your Local Real Estate Resource
Kim Crow
ReMax Compass
📞 413-265-0126
📧 [email protected]
Helping Massachusetts homeowners stay protected and prepared.
🌷 SPRING (March – May)
Inspect & Refresh After Winter
✔ Clean gutters & downspouts
✔ Check roof for winter damage
✔ Inspect for ice dam issues
✔ Service HVAC (A/C tune-up)
✔ Replace air filters
✔ Check foundation for cracks
✔ Inspect windows & screens
✔ Test sump pump
✔ Power wash exterior
☀️ SUMMER (June – August)
Maintain & Protect
✔ Seal deck or patio
✔ Wash windows (inside & out)
✔ Clean dryer vent
✔ Check irrigation system
✔ Inspect for pests
✔ Maintain lawn & landscaping
✔ Lubricate garage door
✔ Check exterior paint/siding
🍂 FALL (September – November)
Prepare for Cold Weather
✔ Clean gutters (leaves build up fast)
✔ Seal windows & doors
✔ Service heating system
✔ Winterize outdoor faucets
✔ Drain hoses/sprinklers
✔ Inspect chimney/fireplace
✔ Check attic insulation
✔ Store outdoor furniture
❄️ WINTER (December – February)
Safety & Monitoring
✔ Test smoke & CO detectors
✔ Watch for ice dams
✔ Check for drafts
✔ Keep vents clear of snow
✔ Let faucets drip in extreme cold
✔ Monitor pipes for freezing
✔ Watch roof snow load
✔ Check basement for moisture
🛠 ONCE A YEAR (Don’t Skip!)
✔ Flush water heater
✔ Inspect foundation
✔ Deep clean floors/carpets
✔ Clean refrigerator coils
✔ Test GFCI outlets
✔ Review homeowners insurance
✔ Check plumbing for leaks
💡 BONUS TIP
“If you ignore it, it gets expensive.”
Stay consistent with maintenance and save thousands over time.
