Home Maintenance
Remember, home ownership is NEVER maintenance free. Here are some helpful tips as referenced from www.homeinspectorlocator.com. I would urge you to travel there to become more informed about how to keep your house in good repair.
These kinds of things you do just once.
1. Locate and mark the shut-offs for the heating, electrical and plumbing systems
2. Install smoke detectors as necessary
3. Change the locks on all doors
4. Remove or repair trip hazards such as broken walks, or driveways, loose carpet or flooring
5. Have all chimneys inspected and serviced before operating
6. Remove any wood/soil contact to prevent rotting and insect damage
These kinds of things you do more often.
1. Clean gutters in spring and fall
2. Check for damaged roofing twice a year
3. Service furnace or boiler yearly
4. Check furnace filters, humidifiers and any electronic air cleaners monthly
5. Check bathtub and shower caulking monthly and repair promptly if needed
6. If in a climate prone to freezing, shut off outdoor water faucets in the fall
7. Cut back trees and shrubs from the house walls, roof and air conditioning system as needed
Of course, these suggestions are by no means the be all and end all of home maintenance. But it is a good place to get started.
Some information also gathered from Point2 Agent.