january

To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- take down holiday decorations - inspect fire extinguisher
- purchase clearance holiday decor - rotate/flip mattresses
- put up Valentine’s Day decor - test smoke detectors
- check/replace weather stripping

OTHER:
 february
To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
-take down Valentine’s decor after February 14th - test smoke detectors
- replace furnace air filter
-clean range hood filter/fan
- clean & degrease kitchen cabinets

OTHER:
- clean upholstered furniture & launder any slip covers
 march
To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- take down any remaining Winter decor - test smoke detectors
- put up Spring decor mid-month - touch up peeling paint
- apply pre-emergent to lawn
- change smoke detector batteries when
the time changes

OTHER:
- sort through Fall/Winter clothing &
donate any unwanted clothing to charity or prepare for sale
 april
To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- put up Easter decor - test smoke detectors
- have A/C system serviced
- inspect roof for damage
- clean outdoor furniture
- plant vegetable garden after last frost

OTHER:
- clean out expired and unused makeup
- dy clean sweaters before storing
 may
To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- take down Easter decor - test smoke detectors
- clear dead plants/shrubs
- clean grill
- clean gutters
- pressure wash driveway/walkways

OTHER:
- clean winter coats and winter bedding and store when weather warms up
- inspect outdoor toys & toss anything that is broken
 june
To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- take down remaining Spring decor - test smoke detectors
- put up Summer decor - change HVAC filters
- add Independence Day decor the last - rotate/flip mattresses
week of the month - ispect fire extinguisher

OTHER:
- shampoo rugs
- wash windows inside and out
 july
To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- test smoke detectors
- drain or flush water heater
- clean dryer vent
- prune trees and shrubs

OTHER:
- create or review fire escape plan for family
 august
To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- put away summer decor - test smoke detectors
- clean garage
- refresh mulch/pine needles
- caulk any leaks in windows, doors, and
bathrooms

OTHER:
september To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- add Fall decor - test smoke detectors
- clean out fireplace
- have chimney cleaned
- test sump pump

OTHER:
- clean summer bedding and store & put out
Fall/Winter bedding when the weather cools
 october To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- add Halloween decor at the beginning of the - change smoke detector batteries when
month the time changes
- check and reseal cracks in driveway
- cover outdoor furniture
- plant Spring flowering bulbs

OTHER:
- plan holiday gifts and start purchasing
 november To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- take down Halloween decor and put up - test smoke detectors
Thanksgiving decor at the beginning of the - flush outdoor faucets and store hoses
month - check all locks on windows/doors
- winterize sprinkler system

OTHER:
- continue holiday shopping
- purge any unused toys and books in your home and
donate to charity or prepare for sale
 december
To do:
HOME DECOR: HOME MAINTENANCE:
- put away all Fall and Thanksgiving Decor - test water heater’s pressure release valve
and add Winter & Holiday Decor - check grout and repair as needed
- inspect plumbing for leaks

OTHER:
- finish holiday shopping
- ship gifts to non-local friends & family
- wrap family gifts