How do I set up a home maintenance schedule?
By Bob Millaway, South Jersey Community Expert & REALTOR®
List all your home's systems and their service intervals. Use a calendar, app, or spreadsheet to track tasks. Assign tasks by month: HVAC in spring and fall, gutters in spring and fall, smoke detectors monthly, water heater annually, and so on. Start simple and add tasks as you learn your home.
Why It Matters
A maintenance schedule turns an overwhelming list of responsibilities into manageable monthly tasks. It is the single best habit for protecting your home investment.
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