Pros You May Need to Hire:

Exterior Interior Winterize Your Interior Landscaping

January Home Maintenance Checklist

Roof and Gutter Cleaners Housecleaners Carpet Cleaners Winterizing Specialists

Professional Organizers Closet Fitters Interior Designers Painters

Pool Specialists

Tree Specialists Electricians Landscapers Plumbers

Examine & de-ice your guttersCheck exterior conditions for proper drainageCheck foundation for water accumulation/damageRemove leaves and debris from window wellsExamine and clean all weep holesKeep some salt & a shovel handy to keep walkways clearRake leaves and twigs to let the lawn breathe Don’t tread all over frozen grass – roots can be damagedDisconnect hoses and drain out the waterCover exterior faucets with insulatorsWinter is a great month to plan your major outdoor projects like pools, spas and major garden overhauls

Plant conifers, shrubs and deciduous trees (water deeply)Check drainage of major garden areasPlant bare-root roses and fruit trees

Weatherstrip around doors and caulk around windowsCheck your attic’s insulation, there should be at least 12 inchesCheck and replace humidifier filtersAdd extra blankets and slippers to your household to save energy costs

Restock on firewood as necessaryReverse ceiling fans to force warm air downwardsCheck your sump pump for proper operationClean range hood filters: wash fan blades and housingCheck and replace furnace filtersDe-clutter your home: focus on pantries, desks, closets, o!ce spaces, cupboards, drawers, garage, etc