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52-week home maintenance schedule

One project a week, timed for San Diego weather: roof and drains before the rains, defensible space before fire season. Every project has a materials calculator, tools list and buy links.

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Test and upgrade smoke and CO alarmsWeek 1 · January · 1 hourFlush the water heaterFlush the water heaterWeek 2 · January · 1 to 2 hoursClean the range hood filter and dryer lint pathClean the range hood filter and dryer lint pathWeek 3 · January · 1 hourRe-caulk the tub and showerRe-caulk the tub and showerWeek 4 · January · Half a dayInstall water leak sensors and an auto shutoffWeek 5 · January · 2 hoursReplace a toilet wax ringReplace a toilet wax ringWeek 6 · February · 1 to 2 hoursWeatherstrip doors and add door sweepsWeatherstrip doors and add door sweepsWeek 7 · February · 2 hoursFix a running toiletFix a running toiletWeek 8 · February · 1 hourClean drains and service the garbage disposalClean drains and service the garbage disposalWeek 9 · February · 1 hourRoof tune-up: drone check, seal penetrations and ridgesRoof tune-up: drone check, seal penetrations and ridgesWeek 10 · March · 1 dayClean gutters and extend downspoutsWeek 11 · March · Half a dayInstall a French drainInstall a French drainWeek 12 · March · 1 to 3 daysChange HVAC filters and prep the ACChange HVAC filters and prep the ACWeek 13 · March · 1 hourCheck fire extinguishers and build an emergency kitWeek 14 · March · 1 hourCheck sprinklers and convert beds to dripCheck sprinklers and convert beds to dripWeek 15 · April · Half a dayMulch planting bedsMulch planting bedsWeek 16 · April · Half a dayRepaint the front door and trimRepaint the front door and trimWeek 17 · April · 1 dayPressure wash the driveway, walks and sidingPressure wash the driveway, walks and sidingWeek 18 · April · Half a dayFind and fix wood rot and termite damageFind and fix wood rot and termite damageWeek 19 · May · 1 dayRepair window and door screensRepair window and door screensWeek 20 · May · 2 hoursClean and seal the deckClean and seal the deckWeek 21 · May · 1 to 2 daysRepair a fence or add a privacy hedge screenRepair a fence or add a privacy hedge screenWeek 22 · May · 1 dayVegetation cutback for defensible spaceVegetation cutback for defensible spaceWeek 23 · June · 1 to 2 daysClean the AC condenser coilsClean the AC condenser coilsWeek 24 · June · 1 hourInstall or replace a ceiling fanInstall or replace a ceiling fanWeek 25 · June · 2 to 3 hoursClean and seal groutClean and seal groutWeek 26 · June · Half a dayMaintain patio covers and pergolasMaintain patio covers and pergolasWeek 27 · June · Half a dayPaint an interior roomPaint an interior roomWeek 28 · July · 1 to 2 daysTune up the garage doorTune up the garage doorWeek 29 · July · 1 hourInstall a smart thermostatInstall a smart thermostatWeek 30 · July · 1 hourTop up attic insulationTop up attic insulationWeek 31 · July · 1 dayFix a dripping faucetFix a dripping faucetWeek 32 · August · 1 hourInstall GFCI outlets in wet areasInstall GFCI outlets in wet areasWeek 33 · August · 2 hoursAerate and overseed the lawnWeek 34 · August · Half a dayClean the full dryer vent run to the roof or wallWeek 35 · August · 1 hourWildfire hardening: ember-resistant ventsWeek 36 · September · 1 daySeal cracks in driveways and walksSeal cracks in driveways and walksWeek 37 · September · Half a dayCaulk windows and exterior penetrationsCaulk windows and exterior penetrationsWeek 38 · September · 1 dayClear retaining wall weep holes and drainsClear retaining wall weep holes and drainsWeek 39 · September · Half a dayRe-level pavers and walkwaysRe-level pavers and walkwaysWeek 40 · September · 1 dayInspect cast iron drain pipes before the rainsInspect cast iron drain pipes before the rainsWeek 41 · October · 2 hours (plus camera)Mold check and cleanupMold check and cleanupWeek 42 · October · 2 hours to 1 dayInstall gutter guardsWeek 43 · October · Half a dayFix grading and prep sandbags and a sump pumpFix grading and prep sandbags and a sump pumpWeek 44 · October · 1 dayReflash and seal roof penetrationsReflash and seal roof penetrationsWeek 45 · November · 1 dayCheck the chimney and fireplaceWeek 46 · November · 1 hourEarthquake-strap the water heaterEarthquake-strap the water heaterWeek 47 · November · 1 hourUpgrade exterior lighting to LED and motionWeek 48 · November · 2 hoursHang holiday lights safelyWeek 49 · December · 2 hoursExercise and label shutoff valvesExercise and label shutoff valvesWeek 50 · December · 1 hourHeating check before winterHeating check before winterWeek 51 · December · 1 hourYear-end home file: photos, receipts and warrantiesWeek 52 · December · 2 hours
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