Monthly home maintenance

First-of-the-month upkeep so small things don't pile up. It sets up a task with a schedule and the starter checklist below — tweak anything before you save.

Day 1st of every month

Starter checklist

Test smoke & CO alarms
Replace the HVAC filter
Check under sinks for leaks
Run water in unused drains

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Monthly home maintenance checklist | Self-ControlFirst-of-the-month home upkeep so small things don't pile up: test the smoke and CO alarms, replace the HVAC filter, check under sinks for leaks, and run unused drains.

Test smoke & CO alarms

Replace the HVAC filter

Check under sinks for leaks

Run water in unused drains