Monthly Maintenance Checklist - June

According to Houzz Contributor Laura Gaskill, the following is your Your June Home Checklist:

1. Make Your Summer Must-Do List

"Be sure you are making the most of your season by creating a list of your personal must-dos and posting it where you can see it."

2. Empty Standing Water Regularly

"The best way to keep mosquito populations down is by regularly checking your property for standing water and emptying it."

3. Set Up a Spot to Dry Beach Towels & Bathing Suits

"Choose a dedicated spot, either just outside the door (a covered porch works well) or in the mudroom, as shown, and hang a row of sturdy hooks for wet towels and bathing suits."

4. Corral Summer Necessities in a Bowl or Basket

"Stash extra sunscreen, shades and bug repellant in a container near the front door for easy access when you’re in a rush."

5. Install Screen Doors

"If you use them, now is the time to take down the storm doors and put up screen doors to let the summer breezes pour in."

6. Check Play Equipment for Safety

"If you use them, now is the time to take down the storm doors and put up screen doors to let the summer breezes pour in."

7. Hang a Clothesline for Summer Energy Savings

"While the weather is nice and warm, consider skipping the dryer and hanging your clothes to dry in the fresh air instead."

8. Reorganize Your Kitchen

"If you have children on summer vacation, create a self-help station stocked with healthy snacks. Or create an iced-coffee bar or smoothie-making station for yourself with all needed supplies within reach."

9. Make Space for Summer Crafts

"A dedicated space for arts and crafts can provide screen-free entertainment and a creative outlet — and it’s not just for kids!"

10. Organize & Put Away School Papers

"Sort through the papers, artwork and projects from the year, choosing the best representative pieces (and those that most pull at your heartstrings) to save in a portfolio or document box and then recycling the rest."

11. Keep Cooling Systems Running Smoothly

"Take the time before hot weather sets in to dust ceiling fans, install window air-conditioning units and schedule maintenance for a whole-house cooling system."

12. Lighten Up Decor

"Roll up heavy rugs, put crisp percale or cooling linen sheets on the beds and bring in accents in lighter hues for the warmer months ahead."

13. Plant Bee-Friendly Flowers

"Help give pollinators a place to thrive by adding bee-friendly native plants to your garden now for fall blooms."

14. Keep an Eye on Irrigation Systems

"A faulty sprinkler or irrigation hose that goes unnoticed can quickly cause big problems for your lawn and garden."

15. Give Your Garage or Shed a Clean-Out

"...it’s a good idea to take some time at the start of the season to clear out space in your storage area."

16. Get Seasonal Gear Ready

"Get it cleaned up and ready now, so you’re not surprised by a leaky tent or blown-out beach umbrella when it’s too late to replace them."

17. Refresh Your Bathroom

"Give your bathroom a mini spa makeover, and swap out your tired old bath linens for fresh, fluffy new towels and a new curtain liner."

18. Update First-Aid Kits & Emergency Supplies

"Be prepared for everything from minor snafus to natural disasters with well-stocked first-aid kits in the house and car, plus emergency supplies for your family and pets."

#19 Clean Gutters & Downspouts

"Leaf- and debris-clogged gutters can lead to leaks and siding damage with summer storms."

#20 Schedule Major Outdoor Projects

"Whether you are dreaming of a new patio or need to replace a deck, don’t delay booking a landscape architect or contractor for your projects. Their schedules are especially tight right now."

#21 Catch Up on Projects & Maintenance

"No one is perfect, and chances are there are a few home-maintenance projects you’ve been meaning tackle."

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Source: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/to-dos-your-june-home-checklist-stsetivw-vs~64799711