September Home Maintenance

Our DIY September home maintenance checklist will help you stay organized and save you money.

Most of these monthly home maintenance issues are simple to do, you only need to be reminded of what it is that needs to be done.

Here you will find reminders of items around your house that can be done in September.

IMPORTANT!
Performing maintenance on miscellaneous things around your home can be hazardous. Be sure power is shut off on items that you are going to work on.

Maintenance Checklist for September

Interior

Close the crawlspace vents to reduce heat loss.

Inspect the attic and crawlspace in your house for infestations of bugs and insects. Plug any holes you find that they entered through.

Schedule a HVAC inspection and cleaning. Have an efficient system ready to go to work.

Vacuum heat registers and cold air returns.

Clean and inspect the inside of your chimney and fireplace. If masonry, examine carefully for cracks in the brick/block.

Exterior

Power wash the outside of the house and garage to remove any tree saps, dirt and other grime.

Inspect entry door weatherstripping and replace as needed.

Inspect the cauking around windows and doors and replace as needed.

Check roof vents and clean or repair as needed.

Inspect roof and chimney caps. Repair as needed.

Inspect the exterior of you house for any holes, cracks or large dents that need attention.

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I will continually add new improvement projects, repair and maintenance information, remodeling ideas as well as general tips and ideas for turning your house into your home. So be sure and check back often for new additions.

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