Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist

To keep your home in tip top shape there are a few things that should be checked, cleaned, and fixed monthly.  Here's our list of routine tasks to keep up on:

• Check water softeners and water filters, including those in your refrigerator.
• Use a drain stick to clean out all shower and bathroom sink drains.
• Run your garbage disposal with hot water and sprinkle baking soda down the drain.  Ad citrus peels to freshen the scent.
• Clean and/or replace air conditioner and furnace filters.
• Check rain gutters for blockage and clean if necessary.
• Test all carbon monoxide and smoke alarms.
• Check fire extinguisher pressure.
• Check all faucets for dripping water and replace washers if necessary.
• Wash lint filters in the dryers with warm water, dish soap and an old toothbrush.
• Clean  your hot water heater.

What maintenance tasks do you feel are necessary to keep up with on a month-to-month basis?