Whether you’re in an apartment or house, it seems that there’s a never-ending list of home-related to-dos. Since summer doesn’t get too sweltering here in Chicago (thank goodness), it’s a great time of year to accomplish a mixture of indoor and outdoor tasks that need to get done! 

We’ve compiled a list of home maintenance tasks that you can knock out this summer. Be on the lookout for a fall, winter, and spring edition throughout the year!

 

Inside:

• Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
• Clean out the dryer vent and exhaust duct
• Replace air filters
• Remove showerheads and clean sediments
• Wash interior of windows and window wells
• Clean and switch fans to run counterclockwise
• Update and restock first aid kit
• Deep clean bathroom closets
• Rotate mattresses

 

Outside:

• Wash windows and window screens
• Power wash sidewalks and siding
• Repair and repaint chipped or peeling paint
• Power wash and reseal your deck
• Have your driveway resealed every other year
• Schedule any necessary maintenance on your HVAC system
• Mulch your garden beds
• Clean gutters

 

As an added bonus, here’s a list of monthly to-dos for a clean, well-run home!

• Flea/tick and heartworm medicine for pets
• Deep clean refrigerator
• Clean coffee maker, dishwasher, and washing machine with a vinegar cycle
• Wash throw blankets
• Clean garbage disposal with the ice method
• Wash out trash cans
• Vacuum couch and chairs
• Wash shower curtain and liner

 

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