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How To Create A Maintenance Calendar For Your Home

Jan 22, 2025 | Uncategorised

Home maintenance is an ongoing responsibility that ensures your property stays in good condition and retains its value. Not to mention making it a more pleasant place to live. That said, we can all admit that keeping up with these tasks can be overwhelming, especially with South Africa’s distinct seasonal changes and weather patterns. A well-organised maintenance calendar can help you plan and prioritise tasks throughout the year. 

You might think that creating a maintenance calendar for your home is all about ticking off chores; but actually, it’s about saving time, money, and stress in the long run. Use this guide to walk you through creating a customised calendar that suits your home and lifestyle. 

Step 1: Break Down Tasks By Season 

South Africa’s seasons bring unique challenges and opportunities for home maintenance. In summer, you want to focus on clearing out your gutters after rainy spells, checking for leaks, and servicing air conditioning units. If aircon isn’t a feature in your home, then you should absolutely give your fan blades a wipe down. 

Come the autumn months, it’s time to clean your drains and preparing your garden for cooler weather. This is also the ideal time to seal any cracks in your walls and windows. Of course, come winter it’s time to inspect the geyser, check your heating systems, and test security lighting. As you leap into spring, make some space in your busy schedule to deep clean your home. This might include repainting a few walls, replacing broken bits and pieces, and inspecting for pests. 

This is just an example, but it does provide you with a reasonable idea of what the year will look like.  

Step 2: List Monthly Tasks 

Your maintenance calendar isn’t simply made up of seasonal tasks. There are also a few specific chores that should be done every month, such as cleaning air filters, inspecting plumbing for leaks, and checking smoke detectors. Make sure that you add these to your calendar and you’re another step closer to keeping your home in optimal condition – without the pressure of having to do everything all at once. 

Step 3: Use An Actual Calendar 

Choose a format that works for you, whether it’s digital or physical. If you choose a digital calendar, like Google Calendar, you can take advantage of reminders and easy updates. A physical planner, on the other hand, can be displayed prominently in your home for easy reference. These planners can also be quite attractive and add something ‘homey’ to your functional space, providing purpose and direction for everyone to see. 

Step 4: Involve Your Household 

Speaking of providing direction for all to see, we would argue that home maintenance is a shared responsibility. With that in mind, consider how you can assign tasks to family members based on their abilities and availability. This fosters a sense of teamwork and ensures nothing is overlooked. 

Feeling informed?  

A maintenance calendar is an invaluable tool for South African homeowners. By planning ahead and spreading out tasks, you can maintain your property efficiently and avoid costly repairs. If you are struggling with your household costs, then we urge you to look at using one of our many financial tools. For example, you can use our Monthly Personal Budget Calculator, which provides you with an excellent way to keep track of your finances and help you live within your means. 

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