House Maintenance Necessities
21 items ranked
There are some things that need to be done to keep the house in good repair and save money in the long term.
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1.
Painting (interior and exterior)
Painting outside of house is important to protect exterior or at least appropriate exterior parts. Interior painting can also be done if appropriate to help protect surfaces and maintain appearance.
22 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
2.
Test smoke detector
This should be done at least 2x a year to ensure it is working properly. The smoke detector should be working so that it will save your life.
18 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
3.
Replace Furnace Filters
These should be replaced so that they adequately filter out dust and other particles from traveling through the house and allow adequate airflow through the furnace.
15 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
4.
Have professional inspect furnace
This is also important to save your life.
15 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
5.
Occasional painting of decks
Decks need to be painted occasionally too or they will be damaged.
14 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
6.
Clean gutters
12 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
7.
Roof repairs as soon as needed
11 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
8.
Yardwork/Landscaping
6 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
9.
Plumbing
5 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
10.
Clean filters on AC
4 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
11.
cobweb removal tool
3 points - added 15 years ago by harris7281@ -
12.
Replacing Cabinets
3 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
13.
Periodic Carpet Replacement
1 point - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
14.
Possibly Routine Septic System
1 point - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
15.
Clearing driveway and walkways of snow
-4 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
16.
Occasional repair of windows
-5 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
17.
Driveway and walkway physical repairs
-5 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
18.
Repairs due to wind damage
-5 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
19.
Clean Windows
-7 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
20.
Lubricate hinges
-7 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
21.
Clean drains with baking soda
-8 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
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