Your home maintenance program should include a home maintenance checklist, home maintenance schedule and maintenance log for each major item. The maintenance log will help to see developing trends in repairs and costs. Use an organized filing system to store the information, as well as any receipts or contracts for each item in separate folders.

Any of the home maintenance checklists above are free to download. If you prefer, you can create your own home maintenance checklist using the points listed below as a guide. Create any sub-items as needed.

Here is a list of items to include in your home maintenance checklist:

Site Maintenance Checklist:

• Lot and landscaping; terrain condition, grass, trees, shrubs, bushes, retaining walls, walkways, fences, and so on.
• Grading: the ground in the immediate vicinity of the foundation.
• Garage and driveway.
• Swimming pool and recreational areas.
• Storage sheds/barns.

• Exposed foundation.
• Bricks or siding.
• Gutters and downspouts.
• Exterior windows and trim.
• Porch, deck, patio, and summer rooms.
• Roof.

• Foundation.
• Framing.
• Electrical system.
• Plumbing system.
• Heating and cooling system.
• Doors and windows.
• Stairs and hallways.
• Appliances.