Clean Curtains/Blinds/Drapes

Clean window treatments regularly that attract dust and house allergens .

Clean Upholstery & Furniture

Make your home smell fresh by cleaning the furniture pay special attention to stains.

Dishwasher Tune up

Clean your dishwashers spray arm, strainer and water and soap deposits.

Furnace Tune Up

A yearly tune up ensure that you won't be left in the cold. This is basically an oil change for your furnace.

Inspect Foundation

Foundation problems happen slowly, and routine inspections for cracks can head these off before they become big problems.

Inspect Water Heater

Water heaters run around the clock and to keep them from quietly wasting energy and lasting their full life, they need a routine professional inspection.

Install Weather-stripping

Installing weather-stripping is very inexpensive and is a great way to keep air from escaping around your doors.

Install/Remove Storm Windows

Windows are expensive and a little protection will save a great deal of expense. It's best to put the storm windows up before the harsh weather season.

Seal Countertops

Granite and other stone counters need to be sealed every 6 months to help repel water, oils, and other penetrating liquids.

Vacuum Coils Behind Fridge

Cleaning the coils regularly helps the refrigerator to run more efficiently, thus extending the life of the unit.

Winterize Swamp Cooler

Winterization is typically around $50, and if your swamp cooler is not winterized, the water left in the system will freeze and crack causing major damage to the machine.

Check Exterior/Interior Light Bulbs

This is a safety issue. It's important to make sure that you have a well-lighted path to your house, down the hall, or into the basement so that you don't fall down or bump into things.

Check GFIs

GFIs trip when too much load goes through a given circuit. If a GFI is not working, nothing stands in the way of overloading current hurting an appliance or a family member.

Clean Garbage Disposal

Without routine cleaning, your garbage disposal can build up deposits of foul smelling foods. This chore can be completed more often if the odor demands it.

Clean Range Hood

A regular cleaning helps your hood to have a long life and help keep the kitchen smells confined to the kitchen.

Clean Tile Grout

Grout is porous and gets a little more dirty each day. Monthly cleanings will maintain the grout's original color.

Security System Check

An alarm system that doesn't work gives a false sense of security. A simple test will determine if you need any repairs.

Replace Furnace

A new furnace that's installed properly will last 20-25 years. Beyond that time they are typically no longer efficient enough to compete with the energy savings of a new unit.

Upgrade Insulation

Insulation loses its rigidity over time, and your home will lose energy efficiency if the insulation is not upgraded every 6 years.

EXTERIOR HOME TASKS

Clean Gutters

Gutter cleaning is typically $40-$100, and if gutters are left full of debris, pooling water can tear down the entire guttering system and even part of your roof and siding.

Clean/Inspect Chimney

The build up of creosote is the main cause of chimney fires, which can lead to a house fire if not cleaned regularly by a professional.

Install/Remove Window Screens

Screens need to go up in the spring and summer to keep the bugs out, but take them down after summer to avoid the brutal weather during the colder months.

Repair/Seal Roof

The roof is your first line of defense, and if not properly sealed or repaired when damaged, water, insects, and rodents can enter and cause damage.

Wash Windows

As dust and dirt collects it makes small scratches that dulls the clarity of the panes over time. Plus, clean windows make your home look good.

Window Sealing

The majority of escaping energy will exit around your windows. Window sealing's is an inexpensive task that will pay for itself in less than 3 months.

Clean Swimming Pool

A clean pool is not only more inviting to swim in, but it protects swimmers from water-bound ailments and keeps everyone healthy. Who wants to swim in a dirty pool?

YARD & GARDEN TASKS

Open/Close Pool

If your pool is not winterized, the water in the system can freeze and crack important parts. In the summer, it is best to have a professional out to ensure that nothing was damaged over the winter.

Winterize Sprinklers

Sprinklers need to be blown out to remove all the water from the pipes. Water that remains will freeze and crack the pipes. In the summer, the system will not work properly and will likely flood areas of your yard.

Seal Driveway

Without regular sealing, your driveway can breakdown leaving potholes, large cracks, and crumbling edges.

Remove Dead Plant and Trees

Spruce up your yard by removing dead items.