Get Your Seasonal Checklists Here!

Prepare your property to withstand seasonal fluctu­a­tions with the following printable checklists.

Winter Checklist

• Apply moss-retardant on decks, patios and walkways to prevent slick surfaces.
• Wrap exterior faucets with protective covers.
• Insulate exposed pipes.
• Clean debris from roofs, especially valleys.
• Reclean all gutters and downspouts.
• Make sure downspouts drain away from foundation.
• Have rooter service clear all exterior drains.
• Trim branches and / or remove weak trees.
• Schedule pre-holiday window washing.
• Check outdoor outlets and holiday wiring.
• Schedule carpet and furniture cleaning.
• Arrange for interior painting projects.

Mid-winter Checklist

• Check all gutters for proper drainage.
• Clean debris from roofs, especially valleys where water might become trapped.
• Clean/change furnace filters.
• Apply moss-retardant on grass.
• Prune fruit trees.
• Transplant shrubs.
• Secure bids for spring landscaping during current “slack” season.
• Check crawl spaces for water accumu­lation that might cause dry-rot.
• Compare costs of security system against savings on home insurance premiums.
• Start design work for summer remod­eling projects.
• Arrange for interior painting.

Spring Checklist

• Spring house cleaning.
• Window washing.
• Clean blinds.
• Clean carpets and upholstery.
• Change or clean furnace filters.
• Check for damage to exterior faucets.
• Clean automatic sprinkler heads, check system for winter damage.
• Pressure spray decks, patios and driveways to remove moss and fungus.
• Remove any branches or debris on roof.
• Lawn fertil­ization, moss retardant, liming, aeration, thatching.
• Shrub planting.
• Spray plants and trees for bugs and disease.

Summer Checklist

• Spray plants and trees.
• Weed garden and add mulch to flower beds.
• Treat lawn with fertilizer.
• Clean and inspect all gutters.
• Inspect and repair window and door screens.
• Service heat pump.
• Clean burners in oil furnace.
• Make fence and gate repairs.
• Inspect and repair chimneys.
• Refinish hardwood floors.
• Inspect and repair patios, pathways and sidewalks.
• Paint weathered exterior areas.
• Repair or replace roof if shingles badly worn.

Late-summer Checklist

• Apply lawn fertilizer.
• Hire rooter service to clear exterior drains of tree roots.
• Complete foundation water-proofing work.
• Install storm windows / insulated glass.
• Complete gutter repairs / new gutter installation.
• Spray for roof moss (do not pressure wash).
• Inspect and repair damaged areas of roof.
• Vacuum forced-air heating vents.
• Clean furnace burners and filters.
• Refinish hardwood floors.
• Install / repair outdoor lighting.
• Complete any exterior painting projects.

Fall Checklist

• Spray plants and trees.
• Install turf / seed or re-seed grass.
• Disconnect hoses, drain and close sprinkler system by November 1st.
• Check condition of all exterior lighting.
• Install security lighting.
• Clean gutters regularly throughout fall.
• Change / clean furnace filters.
• Weatherstrip doors.
• Wash and install storm windows.
• Schedule pre-holiday interior painting.
• Perform fall housecleaning.
• Add insulation.