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Home maintenance jobs you should do once a year

Seasonal tasks to tackle through the year
Spring: work out a seasonal rota
Spring: freshen up the front garden
Spring: professionally clean hard-to-reach glazing
Spring: refresh tile grout
Spring: clean decking and patios
Spring: cut the grass for the first time
Summer: sweep chimneys
Summer: service the boiler
Summer: repair and paint window frames
Summer: mend walls, steps and fences
Summer: wash through pipes
Summer: clean, repair or repaint garden furniture
Autumn: check your carpets
Autumn: bleed radiators
Autumn: clear the gutters
Autumn: check the roof
Autumn: declutter the garage
Autumn: secure the shed
Winter: lubricate hinges and valves
Winter: check the electrics
Winter: service large appliances
Winter: deep clean carpets
Winter: touch up wall paint
Winter: ready your garden
Any time: change smoke alarm batteries
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Seasonal tasks to tackle through the year

Your home is likely the biggest financial investment you'll ever make, so it's important to look after it with regular maintenance. Knowing what upkeep is needed – and when –can be tricky, but if you let jobs build up, you'll be faced with an expensive and daunting task ahead of you.

With this in mind, we've put together a seasonal home maintenance checklist to help you keep your dwelling in tip-top condition and running smoothly throughout the year. Click or scroll on to find out more...

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Rachel Homer

10 April 2024

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