Walk the house once each season. Check the roof, the gutters, the HVAC filter, the sprinklers, the water heater, and the exterior caulking. Thirty minutes a quarter prevents most four-figure repairs.
Spring
Inspect the roof and gutters after winter, test the sprinkler system, service the AC, and reseal any cracked exterior caulking. Spring is also the right time to walk the yard for drainage issues that thaw revealed.
Summer
Replace HVAC filters, deep-clean kitchen and bath fans, and check that attic ventilation is keeping the upstairs livable. Summer is also a good season to repaint exterior wood and treat any deck or fence wear.
Fall
Service the furnace before the first cold snap, blow out sprinklers, clean gutters, and inspect weather-stripping on doors and windows. A thirty-minute pre-winter walk usually saves a midnight emergency call.
Winter
Keep the water heater area dry and accessible, watch for ice dams on the roof, and use a humidifier carefully — Utah winters are very dry. Check carbon monoxide and smoke detectors at the time change.
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