Given the options between home maintenance and going out for fun, most of us step forward to spend our weekends in outings and other recreational activities. But when your home is the most significant investment you have ever made, it should be the topmost priority to look at. 

Since our home drives with the seasons, it accumulates its effect inside and outside of your home. If you ignore those effects, it makes your home start looking older over time. It’s always important to do a complete check of your home at least once or twice a year. 

Here is a complete checklist of basic things you should maintain to keep your home on top of the appearance and run like an oiled machine.

Outside Of Your Home

Since outside of your home is more exposed to the weather conditions, it is more likely to develop effects such as cracked exterior walls, paint pull-offs, window stains and so much more. Here are a few things you can do to make your home look well-attractive from the outside.

Grounds Inspection

Start with cleaning your grounds. Remove the remaining leaves lying down in your backyard that survived all through the winters. Another thing you can do is to reseed your lawn, but before this, pull out a lawn remover and get the grass in shape. Clean all the mess created outside of your home.

Clean The Gutters

Gutters maintain the flow of water and especially rainwater. Clean the gutters at least once in six months to avoid clogging. 

Paint’s Touch Up

Your exterior house’s paint gives a finishing look to your home and protects your roofing and shingles from damage. Check the signs of peeling or cracked paints and if you see any, give your exterior a fresh coat.

Inside Of Your Home

Maintaining the inside of your home is as important as keeping the outside. Although the insides are not exposed to weather conditions, they still have the stuff to be maintained at least annually.

Check Heating Systems

One of the essential things that you should maintain inside your home is the heating system. Since they can be broken down at any point, you can afford the breakdown, especially when the air is freezing. You will never have to face this situation if your heating system is well repaired and well-maintained. 

Check For Plumbing System

Plumbing issues can knock at any time. And mostly happen when you don’t a check on pipes, leaks, and other facets. Some of those problems look like a quick fix, but some are serious that you need to call plumbers immediately.  To avoid those worst situations, keep checking for minor leaks and inspect pipes of your home. 

Service Air Conditioners

Whether you have central cooling systems or wall units, you should get them serviced at least once a year to eliminate all the accumulated dirt, especially when you are using them a lot. 

Think About Home Improvement Projects

When it comes to maintaining your home, there are many things you can list down, from interior renovation to underground fixes. You can focus on outdoor improvements in the summer season and indoors during the winter season. 

Sometimes not every part of your home needs to be maintained annually or twice a year. You can consider the top essential projects first, such as plumbing maintenance, pest control, lawn cleaning, gutter cleaning, and so on.