HouseTasks

Move in

• Change locks

• check weather proofing doors/windows - do you need to add weather stripping or get inserts/plastic the windows?

Spring

• Check smoke and CO2 alarms

• Have an HVAC tune up for A/C

• Check no branches touch house (termites, ants) or overhang gutters

• wash pillows

• vacuum bed

Fall

• Check smoke and CO2 alarms

• Have an HVAC tune up for heat

• Drain hoses, shut off exterior water before first freeze

• wash pillows

• vacuum bed

Every 30-90 days

• Change HVAC filters (more pets = more often)

Yearly

• Check paint on siding, porches, doors etc

• clean wooden floors

• clean carpets

• clean dryer vents

• clean dishwasher

• rotate bed

• clean gutters

• check sidewalk

• check drivway

Three-Five Years

• water heater anode rod

Things that can apply without a house:

• Clean filters on vacuum cleaner

• Clean range hood filters

• Change kitchen sponge monthly

• Change water filters (fridge, under sink, etc)

• oil cutting boards (2-3 months)

• change toothbrush (3 months)

A great list! https://github.com/melissamcewen/all-chores