January is a month for new beginnings and resolutions! It is also a great month to get re-focused and re-fresh your home for the year ahead! Here are five tasks that homeowners and renters should add to their January lists.

1. Deep Clean

Spend some time tackling those spots you've been putting off. Wipe down kitchen cabinets with a damp cloth with a few drops of Dawn dish soap and warm water. Dust those baseboards. Give your fridge a nice cleaning inside and out. Anytime you do a normal clean, add one deep cleaning task and it will be less daunting!

2. Clean Filters

This is a great time of year to check all of your filters and see if they need to be cleaned or replaced. Filters should be changed or cleaned at least once a year to be more effective. Check your dryer, dehumidifier, air filter, and any other items you have in your home. 

3. Get Organized

While you're deep cleaning take the time to go through some places that need a re-fresh. Go through and organize that full storage closet or empty out that junk drawer. Make a weekend out of it! Order some fun take-out, listen to great music and get organizing!

4. Fix It Weekend

Have a cracked switch plate, loose screws, or need to replace some light bulbs, spend the time coming up with a list and buying the supplies you'll need. Then pick a weekend to tackle all of these projects.

5. Look Ahead to Summertime Projects

Are you looking to have a new patio for summer? Now is the time to look for contractors, so you can spend the summer on that new patio.

Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2022/12/29/home-maintenance-checklist-january/

https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/cleaning-decluttering/time-saving-tips/