Clean the exterior of your computer equipment - turn off the computer and other devices and vacuum vents and around the area where it is stored
Tighten ceiling fan screws and make sure they are balanced
Dust and clean all framed artwork
Do a quick floorboard check - re-caulk any holes or cracks that have developed
Clean all televisions in the home – make sure the vents are free from dust and debris. Check electrical cords on all appliances for safety – repair with electrical tape when needed
Replace carbon monoxide and fire alarm batteries – replace alarms if old or no longer working
Store summer clothes, take out winter clothes
Perform safety updates on your computer – clean out old documents and back up all the information stored on your computer
Conduct tool maintenance – oil all axes, hatchets and other related tools, clean others for debris and rust
This list is a comprehensive home maintenance strategy. Again, cross off any maintenance that does not apply to you, and add any other items inside or outside your home that you need to conduct maintenance on.
Remember, this isn’t just your list – it is your entire family’s list. Conduct a family meeting and discuss all the maintenance that needs to be completed every three months and assign owners based on age appropriateness and skills. Hang the list up or add it to your monthly calendar and periodically check off the maintenance that has been accomplished.