Quick Ways to Maintain Your Home Throughout the Year
Maintaining your home should be a priority, but it can be overwhelming to fit in all of those routine maintenance projects along with the rest of your commitments. Fortunately, it's very easy to come up with a maintenance schedule based on the seasons.
If you follow this schedule, you will always stay on track with your preventative maintenance, and you will find that you have fewer unexpected repairs to deal with throughout the year.
Spring Cleaning: How to Prepare Your Home for Warm Weather
When the winter thaw is over, it's time to tackle those spring cleaning projects. Here are some home maintenance tasks that you should take on each spring:
- Change the filters in your air conditioning unit.
- Check your roof to see if there are loose or missing shingles.
- Have your chimney inspected to make sure it's in good condition.
- Wash your windows and check the caulk for cracks.
- Prepare your lawn by fertilizing it and cutting the grass if needed.
Summer Spruce Up: Keeping Your Home in Shape in the Heat
Summer is a season of carefree fun, but that doesn't mean that you should neglect your household chores. There are some home maintenance projects that you should take on during your time off:
- Prune landscaping to keep it healthy and to promote further growth.
- Clean or change the fan filters inside your home.
- Give your garage door a tune-up.
Fall Wrap Up: Readying Your Home for the Change of Seasons
Fall is one of the busiest seasons for home maintenance, as you are usually cleaning up from summer while simultaneously preparing for the volatile winter season. Here are a few projects to complete each fall:
- Winterize all sprinkler systems and exterior plumbing fixtures.
- Have appliances inspected before the winter begins.
- Have your fireplace inspected before you use it during those first cold days.
- Rake all leaves and remove debris from the exterior of your home.
- Insulate any pipes or outdoor faucets before the first frost.
Winter Warm Up: Preparing Your Home for Those Cold and Dark Days
As you settle in for the winter, you can focus on interior maintenance projects, such as:
- Have our furnace inspected and tuned up.
- Clean the drains in your home.
- Monitor for leaks inside the home.
- Change the air filters in your furnace.
Maintaining your home throughout the entire year will not only improve the quality of life that you enjoy in your home, but it also ensures your home's property value continues to increase. A well-maintained home is going to sell for a higher price and in a shorter amount of time, so this is one of the best ways to protect your real estate investment.
About the Author
Daniel Martin, Higgins Group Private Brokerage, Licensed in CT, Lic. #RES.6767971
With over two decades of experience in Connecticut real estate, Daniel Martin is a seasoned Realtor at Higgins Group Private Brokerage, renowned for his exceptional market insight and unwavering client dedication. A lifelong Connecticut resident, Daniel's deep roots in the community, coupled with his extensive professional background, provide an invaluable advantage to both buyers and sellers across Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
Daniel's distinguished career is marked by consistent achievement, earning him the prestigious Connecticut Magazine 5 Star Realtor award from 2014 to 2025. He is a perennial Top Producer, recognized as both a Top Listing Agent and Top Selling Agent, a testament to his strategic approach and keen understanding of market dynamics. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of real estate needs, including guiding First Time Home Buyers, navigating transactions for Single and Multi-Family Homes, Land, New Construction, New Residential Developments, Condominiums, Downsizing, and Rentals.
Beyond his impressive track record, Daniel's professional affiliations include memberships with the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), Connecticut Association of REALTORS (CAR), Bridgeport Board of Realtors, Smartmls and Greenwich MLS. His foundational education in real estate from Naugatuck Valley Community College, complemented by studies at Connecticut School of Electronics and Housatonic Community College, underpins his comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Daniel's unique blend of customer service acumen and technological proficiency sets him apart. He leverages every available marketing resource to ensure his clients' homes gain maximum exposure and stand out in the competitive market.
When not orchestrating successful real estate ventures, Daniel cherishes time with his family, including his wife, two children, and four grandchildren. A passionate musician and golf enthusiast, he embodies the vibrant spirit of the Connecticut communities he serves. Daniel's network extends globally, allowing him to facilitate referrals anywhere in the world.
