Print it, stick it on the fridge or in the garage, and check things off as you go.
Seasonal Home Checklist
Everything outside, from the shingles to the soil.
Spring March – May
- Check the roof from the ground and the attic after winter stormsGuide: Check your roof from the ground
- Clean gutters and confirm downspouts drain 4–6 feet from the houseGuide: Clean gutters and downspouts safely
- Turn irrigation back on and walk each zone for broken heads
- Do the deck water test and yearly structural checkGuide: Check, clean and seal your deck
- Wash siding and note caulk that needs replacingGuide: Wash and inspect your siding
Summer June – August
- Seal the deck during a dry, mild stretchGuide: Check, clean and seal your deck
- Adjust sprinkler run times as the heat builds
- Trim shrubs and branches away from siding and the roof
- Repaint peeling trim once the moisture source is fixedGuide: Wash and inspect your siding
Fall September – November
- Clean gutters after the leaves dropGuide: Clean gutters and downspouts safely
- Disconnect hoses and drain outdoor faucetsGuide: Protect outdoor faucets from freezing
- Shut down and blow out the sprinkler system before the first hard freezeGuide: Winterize your sprinkler system
- Seal drafts around windows and doors while it's above 45°FGuide: Find and seal drafts around windows and doors
- Fill driveway and walkway cracks while it's still warm enoughGuide: Fill driveway cracks before winter
- Aerate, fertilize and put the yard to bedGuide: Put the yard to bed for winter
Winter December – February
- Water trees and shrubs at midday when it's above 40°F with no snow coverGuide: Put the yard to bed for winter
- Keep downspouts and splash blocks clear of ice and snow
- Watch for ice dams along the roof edge after snow
- Plan spring projects and check HOA approval timelinesGuide: Swap a thirsty patch of lawn for a low-water bed