1. Home Management for First Time Homeowners Class 2: Home Maintenance
Heather Greenwood
Fauquier Extension Office
June 9, 2004

2. Home Maintenance Equipment
Lawn mower
Tool kit
Rake
Garden gloves
Shovel

3. Maintenance Tips Windows Screens Paint Carpet/Rugs Lawn/Yard
Smoke detector
GFI Outlet
Toilet
Washer/dryer
Refrigerator
Water heater
Pipes
Pest control
Roof
Gutters/downspouts
Kitchen sinks

4. Being a Good Neighbor
Pets
Zoning laws
Neighbor relations

5. Spring Maintenance Damage to exteriors Fix screens/screen doors
Inspect roof (missing, damaged, loose, moss)
Water leaks and stains
Caulk gutters and downspouts
Repair sidewalks and steps
Tighten loose door hinges
Check for pests

6. Summer Maintenance Mow / weed lawn and flowerbeds Pick up all trash
Remove cars that don’t run
Plant trees, shrubs, flowers
Don’t plant too close to the house
Remove mildew

7. Fall Maintenance Inspect siding for needed repairs
Clean out & check for holes in gutters
Weather-strip doors/caulk windows
Check furnace
Drain water from outside hoses and turn off outside faucets
Paint exposed wood

8. Winter Maintenance Clear snow off porches, sidewalks, driveways
Change furnace filters at least 2-3 times per year
Drain water heater 2-3 times per year
Inspect kitchen / bathroom tile for cracks or missing grout

9. Home Maintenance Funds
Establish an ARF
(Annual Reserve Fund)
Purchase Price X 1% = ARF
$60,000 times 1% = $600
ARF  12 = Monthly Set Aside $600  12 = $50