40 essential tasks organized by season — with exactly what to do, why it matters, and what it costs to skip it.
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Spring
Your recovery season
Undo winter damage, service the A/C before summer hits, inspect the roof, and clean gutters before spring rains. The most productive maintenance month of the year.
Summer
Inspect & protect
Everything is accessible and visible. Inspect for pests, treat exterior wood, check the attic, and handle tasks that require warm, dry weather to do right.
Fall
The highest-stakes season
Winterize everything before the first freeze. Service the furnace, clean gutters after leaf drop, drain outdoor faucets, and seal gaps mice will exploit.
Winter
Monitor & plan ahead
Protect pipes during cold snaps, watch for ice dams, maintain your heating system monthly, and use downtime to plan and book spring projects before demand spikes.
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Spring is your recovery season — undo winter damage and prepare your home for heat and rain.
Look for missing, cracked, or curled shingles. Catch early to avoid $5,000–$15,000 in structural damage.
Remove debris from winter. Clogged gutters cause $10,000+ foundation damage over time.
Around windows, doors, and penetrations. Prevents water intrusion and energy loss.
Replace filter, clean coils, check refrigerant. A skipped tune-up leads to $2,500 compressor failure.
Replace batteries and test each unit. Required by code and saves lives.
Repair or replace torn screens before bug season. Small fix, big quality-of-life impact.
Drain sediment that built up over winter. Extends life by 3–5 years and improves efficiency.
Before spring rains hit. Pour water into the pit to confirm the float activates.
Check for cracked boards, loose fasteners, and unstable railings.
Remove furniture blocking vents. Improves system efficiency and prevents uneven cooling.
The average homeowner spends $3,000+ on preventable repairs each year.
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