May Home Maintenance Checklist

I get excited each year as the flowers start blooming outside. The May Home Maintenance Checklist moves outdoors to start preparing the yard for summer while enjoying the May flowers.

Let’s get started on this month’s checklist…

Check Furnace Filters / Change If Needed
Test Carbon Monoxide / Smoke Detectors
Test Garage Door Auto-Reverse
Pump & Inspect Septic Tank (every 3-5 years)
Oil Garage Door Tracks
Trim Trees, Bushes & Shrubs
Fertilize Lawn & Treat Weeds
Mulch Around Trees
Clean Garbage Disposal
Treat Septic Tank
Clean Range Hood & Filter

Early May is a good time to focus on a little annual yard work. Trimming trees, bushes and shrubs will prepare them for the summer growing season. While trimming the trees, add a little mulch to help the soil accumulate more nutrients allowing the tree to grow faster. Mulch also helps the overall aesthetics and makes the grass a little easier to mow. Too much mulch can harm the tree so limit it to 2-3 inches.

Once the May Home Checklist is complete, here are a few more things to consider doing around the house so you can enjoy your summer outdoors. Bob Villa’s “Must Do” Projects for May. Click here.

Just in case you missed April, you can find it here.

So there you have it, Cape County! A few May tasks to keep your home running smoothly all year long.