Quarterly Maintenance

Doing maintenance on your house helps keep it in good shape and helps to reduce the surprises when things go wrong. Taking a few minutes to do this every month will make you feel better about the future.

Drains

Clean these with baking soda.
Pour water down any unused or rarely used drains.

Faucets and shower heads

Check interior and exterior faucets for leaks.
Clean aerators. They unscrew easily. Once it's off, just turn the aerator over and run water through it.
Replace washers if necessary. You will know if you need to replace washers if you have a slow leak through the faucet.

Kitchen and bathroom cabinets

Check under and around them for leaks.

Toilets

Check for stability and leaks.
Tighten the bolts holding the seat if they are loose.

Water heater

Check area around water heater for leaks.
If you have hard water, drain 1 - 2 gallons of water from it.