januaryTo do:

HOME DECOR:- take down holiday decorations

- purchase clearance holiday decor- put up Valentine’s Day decor

HOME MAINTENANCE:- inspect fire extinguisher- rotate/flip mattresses- test smoke detectors

- check/replace weather stripping

OTHER:

februaryTo do:

HOME DECOR:-take down Valentine’s decor after February 14th

HOME MAINTENANCE:- test smoke detectors

- replace furnace air filter-clean range hood filter/fan

- clean & degrease kitchen cabinets

OTHER:- clean upholstered furniture & launder any slip covers

marchTo do:

HOME DECOR:- take down any remaining Winter decor

- put up Spring decor mid-month

HOME MAINTENANCE:- test smoke detectors- touch up peeling paint

- apply pre-emergent to lawn- change smoke detector batteries when

the time changes

OTHER:- sort through Fall/Winter clothing &

donate any unwanted clothing to charity or prepare for sale

april

OTHER:

To do:

HOME DECOR:- put up Easter decor

HOME MAINTENANCE:- test smoke detectors

- have A/C system serviced- inspect roof for damage- clean outdoor furniture

- plant vegetable garden after last frost

OTHER:- clean out expired and unused makeup

- dy clean sweaters before storing

mayTo do:

HOME DECOR:- take down Easter decor

HOME MAINTENANCE:- test smoke detectors

- clear dead plants/shrubs- clean grill

- clean gutters- pressure wash driveway/walkways

OTHER:- clean winter coats and winter bedding and store when weather warms up

- inspect outdoor toys & toss anything that is broken

juneHOME DECOR:

- take down remaining Spring decor- put up Summer decor

- add Independence Day decor the last week of the month

HOME MAINTENANCE:- test smoke detectors- change HVAC filters

- rotate/flip mattresses- ispect fire extinguisher

OTHER: - shampoo rugs

- wash windows inside and out

To do:

julyTo do:

HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:- test smoke detectors

- drain or flush water heater- clean dryer vent

- prune trees and shrubs

OTHER:- create or review fire escape plan for family

augustTo do:

HOME DECOR:- put away summer decor

HOME MAINTENANCE:- test smoke detectors

- clean garage- refresh mulch/pine needles

- caulk any leaks in windows, doors, and bathrooms

OTHER:

septemberTo do:

HOME DECOR:- add Fall decor

HOME MAINTENANCE:- test smoke detectors

- clean out fireplace- have chimney cleaned

- test sump pump

OTHER:- clean summer bedding and store & put out Fall/Winter bedding when the weather cools

octoberTo do:

HOME DECOR:- add Halloween decor at the beginning of the

month

HOME MAINTENANCE:- change smoke detector batteries when

the time changes- check and reseal cracks in driveway

- cover outdoor furniture- plant Spring flowering bulbs

OTHER:- plan holiday gifts and start purchasing

novemberTo do:

HOME DECOR:- take down Halloween decor and put up

Thanksgiving decor at the beginning of the month

HOME MAINTENANCE:- test smoke detectors

- flush outdoor faucets and store hoses- check all locks on windows/doors

- winterize sprinkler system

OTHER:- continue holiday shopping

- purge any unused toys and books in your home and donate to charity or prepare for sale

decemberTo do:

HOME DECOR:- put away all Fall and Thanksgiving Decor

and add Winter & Holiday Decor

HOME MAINTENANCE:- test water heater’s pressure release valve

- check grout and repair as needed- inspect plumbing for leaks

OTHER:- finish holiday shopping

- ship gifts to non-local friends & family- wrap family gifts