Home Maintenance Checklist

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Annual Home Maintenance Checklist

Owning a home in New Jersey means navigating four seasons, aging housing stock, and systems that quietly work behind the scenes every day. This annual home maintenance guide helps homeowners plan ahead.

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Exterior & Structure

Clean and inspect gutters and downspouts open_in_new

Power wash walkways, patios, decks open_in_new

Inspect siding, trim, and exterior paint for damage or wear

Inspect hose bibs, place garden hoses, clean outdoor furniture

Examine foundations for cracks or water intrusion

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Doors & Screens

Check exterior door weather stripping

Lubricate all door hinges, tighten hardware, check door faces

Garage door maintenance (torsion springs, hinges, coils, cables, tracks, roller-pins, safety check)

Check all window screens for damage

Replace HVAC filter

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Mechanicals

Clean dryer vent ducts

Replace HVAC filters

Test sump pumps

Check all kitchen and bath caulking open_in_new

Check outdoor faucets and irrigation lines for leaks

Check plumbing under every sink for leaks

Inspect and test smoke/co alarms

Annual backup generator service

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Kitchen & Bath

Vacuum refrigerator coils, check gaskets

Tighten kitchen cabinet hardware

Check all kitchen and bath caulking open_in_new

Clean bathroom ceiling vents

Check plumbing under every sink for moisture

Check all drains for partial clogs

Replace HVAC filters

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