Your seasonal home checklist

Fall

• Clean gutters and downspouts after the leaves drop.
• Service the furnace and replace the filter.
• Shut off and drain outdoor taps before the first freeze.
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Winter

• Check the furnace filter monthly.
• Keep vents and the exterior exhaust clear of snow.
• Watch for ice dams along the roof edge.

Spring

• Look over the roof and gutters for winter damage.
• Check the sump pump before the spring melt and rain.
• Service the air conditioner before the first hot week.

Summer

• Check caulking around windows and doors.
• Look at decks and fences for loose boards and rot.
• Trim trees and shrubs back from the house.

Your Home Passport can remind you of these at the right time.