Service heat & a/c system
once a year.
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Change the filters in your heat & a/c
system once a month.
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Drain hot water heater once a
year.
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Don't leave light sockets without bulbs.
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Periodically
run a pitcher of ice cubes through garbage disposal
to sharpen blades.
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Replace dripping faucets immediately
to conserve water.
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Don't allow toilet tanks to
drip - replace ball-cock assembly.
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Check
weather stripping around doors for air
leaks.
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Visually look at roof after high
winds to detect loose shingles or
tiles.
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Visually look around outside
roofline to find holes where
animals might enter.
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Check batteries
in smoke detectors monthly/replace
annually.
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Wrap outside pipes in winter to prevent
freezing.
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Remove garden hose from outside faucet
in winter.
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Water around foundation during
dry periods to prevent cracking or
shifting.