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Essential home maintenance checklist to keep your space in top shape

by Debbie Goldberg 07/13/2025

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Home maintenance may seem like a bore; however, it’s a great way to make sure your space is kept in great condition. With so many nooks and crannies within and outside the home, sometimes it’s difficult knowing where to start. 

Here is a home maintenance checklist to keep handy to help inspection of your home go smoothly: 


Monthly home maintenance checklist

Regular home inspections can save you time and money in the future. If there’s anything amidst, catching it quickly can help you stop the problem from advancing further. Here are a few maintenance tasks to handle monthly: 


  • Check for leaking sinks and toilets. 
  • Inspect your HVAC systems.
  • Clean out your garbage disposal. 
  • Check carbon monoxide detectors.

Seasonal home maintenance checklist

Seasons can be harsh on your home’s exterior. Seasonal maintenance can help your home to stay in good shape. Here are a few areas to examine throughout the seasons: 


  • Start your spring cleaning by raking up leftover leaves from fall and winter. 
  • Cover up your air conditioning unit during colder months to protect the air filters from debris.
  • During the Fall, have a professional check your water heater to ensure it’s ready for cold weather.

Overall, home repairs and maintenance can seem daunting. However, the upkeep of your home is worth it. By staking on top of your home’s condition, you save money and time.

About the Author
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Debbie Goldberg

I'm a full time Realtor with over 30 years of experience yet young enough to embrace today's ever-changing scope of marketing and technology. Having grown up in Connecticut and moved many times (too many to count!) I can empathize with today's buyers and sellers. Strictly maintaining ethical standards and being a fierce advocate on behalf of my clients are things I take very seriously. As a buyer, you can expect me to listen to and evaluate your real estate wants and needs. I can assist in explaining relevant forms, agreements, and closing procedures. I will guide you through the process of finding the right home, negotiating your offer, adhering to all contract dates and terms as well as final walk through and closing procedures. As a seller, I will listen to and evaluate your goals, needs, and timing in order to properly price your home to get the maximum exposure needed to attract the right buyers. In addition to negotiating on your behalf, I will make sure we communicate throughout the entire process as we navigate the contract terms, finance and inspection contingencies, as well as all closing procedures. I was born in Japan, grew up in Hamden and lived in New York, Ohio and Southern California before settling down in New Haven county to raise two kids, two dogs and a cat. I'm passionate about good food and love to bake. Some of my free time has been spent volunteering at Temple Beth Sholom, a synagogue where my family has been members for over 40 years. I also spend time at Tower One/Tower East, an assisted living center in New Haven where my mother-in-law now resides. 30 years of helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals has given me the peace of mind to know that what I do everyday matters. If you are thinking of buying or selling please keep me in mind.