An extra one: each year move any valve in the house a few times open and shut. When they need to be open (main water for example), turn valve fully open and then for example a turn back. This should keep all your valves in good condition for many years to come.

*List of tasks:* 01. (0:05) Clean your refrigerator coils 02. (0:52) Clean the dust from the tops of ceiling fans 03. (1:26) Flush sediment from hot water tank 04. (2:06) Replace water filters 05. (2:38) Clean the lint from deep inside the dryer 06. (3:16) Clean the dust out of the dryer hose 07. (3:40) Maintain bathroom vents 08. (4:12) De-ice your freezer 09. (4:46) Use fuel stabiliser on long-term stored equipment 10. (5:06) Clean out downpipes, not just gutters 11. (5:45) Make sure downpipes flow away from house foundation 12. (6:07) Have fireplaces inspected for creosote 13. (6:27) Clean out sediment from faucet aerators 14. (6:46) Lubricate garage doors and springs 15. (7:14) Test fire alarms and extinguishers 16. (7:37) Clean HVAC/AC filter 17. (8:18) Wash garbage bins 18. (8:37) Inspect roof for damage/holes/cracks 19. (8:48) Clean and seal decking 20. (9:03) Clean window weep-holes *This is not a replacement for any advice given in this video.*

Even as a renter for the foreseeable future, I find this video very informative and useful. More people should see videos like this.

FYI, before draining the hotwater tank, turn off the cold-water fill valve and put regulator on pilot. Then open a hot water faucet in the house to relieve pressure.

I'm obsessed with maintaining my house and fixing any small things before they become large.

My husband's cooking tests our downstairs smoke detectors weekly. 😆

IMPORTANT: Smoke and CO detectors....You should replace batteries as suggested, but the detectors have a life expectancy. CO: 6yrs Smoke: 10 yrs. We inspected 80 houses in our community. 90% had expired detectors but kept on replacing the batteries. You can replace the batteries until the cows come home but the chemical to detect CO/Smoke no longer works after its life has expired. Get the lithium 10 year battery with your new smoke detector unless you want to climb a ladder and change them every year.

#3: also make sure you turn off power if it’s an electric water heater so you don’t burn up your elements. Great advice on these thank you!

I am a new home owner who just bought a mini home from the 80s that needs some serious love. Thank you for this video, you've been the first one where they actually show the stuff they're talking about and cover it in depth and quickly.

You should give a roundabout timeline for the items listed vs. just saying a regular basis all the time. Some people may think to check their faucet filter every week when you really don't have to. Either way, great video!

I can attest to the bathroom fan being a fire hazard. Mine actually did catch fire and my house was a total loss. I rebuilt and am back in my home now but I was displaced for 8 months during the rebuild / remodel. Not a fun time in my life

We have an organization in my city that will contract with older adults to do maintenance on their homes so that they can remain in their homes as long as possible. Event the simple routine tasks can become overwhelming for seniors.

As a homeowner, these are invaluable tips saving me from costly repairs. Thank you sir!

I feel like this is stuff they should actually be teaching us in schools not all the weird stuff they shove into our minds we don’t end up needing

#12 fireplace: don’t forget the cement top. You let that go, and eventually the whole chimney will be destroyed. #13 faucet aerator. Lay a cloth over the drain before removing the aerator. That little thing will fit perfectly right down the hole.

For defrosting a freezer, I found if I leave the freezer door open with the frig off for an hour or so, the ice buildup becomes warm enough that I can break it off in pieces and put those in the sink or throw them outside.

Me: *doesn't own a house* Also me: *writing notes furiously*

These are great reminders, Thank you! (Just to clarify, on 4.00 regarding your bathroom extractor fan, you need to let this stay on a timer for (av. 20mins) after you leave the bathroom as the function of this fan is to take away the dampness and condensation from your bathroom to prevents fungal growth) otherwise a great episode buddy! 👍👍

Dryer lint is SO flammable that I collect it and use it as a fire-starter for the fireplace or outdoor fire pit.

Great video...My wife & I started playing a drinking game everytime you said "on a regular basis" & we got wasted...😁Seriously though, thanks for the tips!

Another item that probably could go on this list would be to turn off and back on any valves you have for water in your house. This includes valves to the water heater, valves to toilets and faucets, valves to the washing machine etc. Helps keep them from getting seized open due to corrosion

I appreciate the pillowcase-on-the-fan-blade tip; it's a keeper. Thanks for the dryer vent reminder, too. It's an out-of-sight, out-of-mind appliance. Of course, I could just create a PM schedule. For gas-powered equipment, I add StaBil to the containers each fill, so I don't have to keep track of fuel age. I use some pieces of equipment frequently, others may sit for months.

I installed a timer switch on my bathroom fan, not only to keep the fan from burning out, but also to save on wasted electricity if I forget to turn it off, which for me was every time I turned it on. The timer switches are readily available at the big box building supply houses, and mine has options for the length of time the timer runs before shutting off.

About half of this was great advice for apartments too!

This information in this video is gold. It surprises me how few people realize all these upkeeps they have to do on their home

#9: Having a professional small engine mechanic next door has been one heck of a learning experience as well allowing me to save money and time. While the fuel stabilizer dose work to a certain degree, your mower, generator or any other 4 or 2 stroke engine tools, are better stored with a synthetic fuel. (Available at your home box stores or your local hardware store in quart or one-gallon containers, 2 and 4 stroke blends.) Most states regulate automotive gasoline to contain ethanol up to 10% or greater. This is very bad news for combustion engines. The ethanol will weaken or dissolve hose lines and carburetor components. The shelf life of synthetic fuel is about one year according to the manufacturer for an opened can. I have had great results with my stored snowblower for two years with the fuel. Also change the oil of your mower every year.

GREAT video!!! I would add: Hot water tank: replace the anode rod every 3-5 years. Lawn tractor: either remove the battery and place on a trickle charge, or instal a charging pigtail to the battery and just plug it in. HVAC filter: write the date on the new filter. Easier to keep track of. Also, on the hot water heater, water filter, add a shipping tag to record the dates changed. They are a 3X5 tag with a wire that can be attached to these appliances to keep a record of maintenance i.e. changed the anode rod, flushed the tank, or changed the water filter.

Love the list. I can honestly say all 20 of these items are on my radar. Of course I'm guilty of letting things go too long, but I am getting better. Notes: drones are great for roof inspections! I recently had my roof replaced and took a lot of drone footage before, during, and after. Notes ideas for future lists - gas dryers are just as if not more dangerous as far as lint goes, but gas dryers also need service to the burners and sensors. The same thing goes for a gas stove. That being said, gas burner service isn't for every home owner.

Pretty good video. I just replaced our dryer vent and it was full of birds' nests and lint, pretty much completely blocked. I'll keep some of these in mind, and as usual for me, forget everything else. Thanks.

As a owner/housekeeper business, I do some of these for clients as an extra non-chargeable service😊🙋‍♀️

My wife and I are new home owners and we wanted to thank you for this video. Keep up the great work!

Ooooo love the pillow case trick! Cleaning fan blades drives me crazy! 🤣

Thank you bro. This is what America needs

Those are some solid golden nuggets

Never test a fire extinguisher unless you’re about to fight a fire, as once you pull the pin and trigger the device, it will not maintain its pressure.

Dryer lint is extremely flammable and the lint trap should be cleaned after every use! I would also suggest to take that 90° bend out of your dryer hose.

I'm a first time/single home owner this was so helpful ❤

Your wife's fan cleaning technique is brilliant! I'll be using this in the future. Also, if you have cats that can get in your laundry room, keep an extra close eye on your dryer hose! My cat likes to hang out behind the dryer and a few years back she caused a tear in the hose.

I've been having to clean my ceiling fans and dredding it. That pillow case trick is a life saver! Thanks to the wife!

Good video! The window weep holes were a surprise to me I've never seen them before, And the dryer tip is very important but to add on to it I would suggest taking the front or side panel off your dryer every couple years cuz the dryer we have lets a lot of lent past the filter and it gets stuck in the blower fan and makes awful banging sounds.

Very good list! We can all use a reminder once in a while! Can I add that you should also clean your dryer lint trap once a month? Most people don't realize that it develops a film in it from fabric softener and dryer sheets that will make it harder for it to trap lint and debris. Scrub it with a dish brush and some regular dish soap and rinse it clean once a month. Also, clean out the filter above your stove too!

So nice to see more and more videos about home maintenance. 👍

Buying a home soon!! Not looking forward to the maintenance, but this will help

Great video! I just cleaned my fridge coils and they were way overdue lol

A really good list that provides a lot of valuable information in a short amount of time.

Man, I needed this kick in the butt. I've been in a home maintenance/improvement rut the last year or so, probably because of all the issues going on in the world. Gonna go through everything this weekend.

You seem very kind and I am thankful you shared this video. I didn't really have a dad growing up to learn this from, so I am learning from you. :)

Trash can, A/C, lawn care equip...done regularly.. LOL However the rest I'm gonna be a busy man on the rest! "See, that's what I mean. These are need to knows, and a lot of us forget about these others" ! I am a blessed man to be a subscriber! Thank you for caring!! Be blessed my friends🙏🏻

Informative video and very straight to the point. Thanks for sharing!

Some great tips here. Thank you!

Good ideas, as for the sink aerator, you can soak it in white vinegar over night. It will clean it nice. Thanks for helping people who might not know these tid bits.

Nice collection of maintenance suggestions...Thanks

I have your *exact* fridge! Almost 30 years and still going strong. I knoww those coils well lol :-). If you're curious about the yellowing ice dispenser insert (tho yours isn't nearly as bad as most I see) - it's caused by the always-on heating strips tucked behind it. I just cut the wires when I replaced the insert and it's still bright white (at least 10 years now). Apparently they're there to stop condensation (and thus mold) on the ice chute, which I can easily get by without. I just stuffed a towel in it to keep the cold air out. Great video.

Great pillowcase idea.

Had a VERY slow flowing bathroom faucet, forgot you could remove the aerator. There were some calcium deposits blocking the flow. Good as new now, thank you!

I may have added two comments with additional information on your points, I still found two of your ideas that I had not thought about. Thank you for your great video. (I like the railing on your deck.)

Thanks for this video!!! You are very kind and not judgmental. It just popped up and I was like OMG I needed this!!! 😊

Fantastic home owner tips Cliff. I would recommend NOT using white lithium grease on garage door tracks if you live in a cold weather state. Please don’t ask me how I know…😂. Doug from MN

You're comfortable in front of the camera and the video has great information, thank you!

I don’t even have a house I literally live in a tiny apartment yet this is so super satisfying

A yearly cleaning of the washing machine drain with some liquid plumber or drano is something I never realized. I do clean my air conditioner condensate drain lines every spring with a mixture of water & Clorox. FLY NAVY!!!

Great video, thank you

Great video, thanks for making it.

That 270 degree bend in your dryer vent is a fire hazard, too! You should straighten it out as much as you can. In fact, your path to the vent hole is so short you should consider replacing the flexible dryer hose with a nonflexible one.

Thank you for the tip on the Fridge. I assumed my crummy apartment had a old fridge but that helped me out.

Some wisdom right here.

Howdy! I would recomend changing out the exhaust valve on your water heater with a brass ball valve. the tiny plastic valve that comes with the heater is a joke.

Very helpful video, thanks!

Knew some of these, but learned a lot of new things to maintain...thanks!

Don’t forget to spray the 4 pulleys (sheeves) on the garage doors also. Most time when the door shakes while closing it’s because these pulleys are dry

Great advice, thank you.

Beautiful

Thank You!!!

If any of you reading this like to go camping, then this little trick is for you. take a few empty paper towel, or toilet paper rolls and stuff them with dryer lint, then put them in a Ziploc bag to keep them dry, when you are camping, put them in your firepit and light them on fire with a lighter, it's perfect kindling because dryer lint is extremely flammable.

My smoke detector that was wired into my house almost caused a fire... The wires somehow melted together; it was burning the plastic of the smoke detector. It tripped the electrical circuit on that side of the house, but it was a nightmare, and I'm so happy my house didn't burn down.

this is like the perfect home owners guide. I love this!

You never cease to amaze me Thank you so much for these tips this is wonderful you get a five-star rating in my books today as usual and first-place trophy. 🏆🥇⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great tips thank you!

Some exhaust fans are designed to run 24/7 as a way to provide fresh air by the way. That's definitely a tip for older homes as new ones are fine.

Dryer vents are dangerous, especially the one you showed (plastic or vinyl pipe is just as bad) and it had a U turn. You should replace with an all metal (sheet metal pipe). Thanks..Jim

On the ceiling fan we used to take penny holes to each blade and then if you have company company you could take them off and clean the dirt from there and then after the company laid put them back on

Thanks!

Thank you good sir

Careful with draining your water heater. Doing so improperly can cause the heating element in some styles to explode/break, ending up in costly repairs and no hot water for a shower or otherwise. Also, (not sure if it's mentioned here) be careful using too much vinegar in your washing machine, or using it frequently. As vinegar has the potential to corrode rubber fittings. Which could cause leaks inside or outside the washing machine, or also cause the need for costly repairs. (This may be why some people add baking soda, as it neutralizes the acidity of the vinegar. Reducing the chance of damaging rubber gaskets and other components [maybe?])

Love your channel I’m very particular about what channels I subscribe to but yours is extremely helpful but you did say one thing in this video that is not true that you want to put stable in your gas powered equipment that sits for a while you do NOT!!! You want more to drain the gas out of it if you let the gas sit for a while, it will attract moisture, and that intern clogs your carburetor eventually. And I should also add that you inspired me to make my garage walls the way I did they are 100% French cleats.

Your type of dryer vent hose can catch on fire if not cleaned out. In my town, it is banned.

Home ownership is a pain in rear good video thanks.

Thanks Dad! Lol One thing I’d like to add is run Drano through your washing machine and stop it mid cycle and let it eat all the hair in the tube I have a German Shepherd and I’ve done this once a year and it really has helped!!

Great video!

If you have a bathroom in your home that doesn't get used very often as say a main hallway, or master bedroom bathroom would, make sure you flush the toilet every few weeks, just so the seal around the bottom doesn't dry out and crack causing water to flood your floor.

Awesome stuff!

That ceiling fan tip is awesome thanks

Another thing you can do when defrosting a freezer is put a shallow baking pan at the bottom to catch the water.

Very interesting tips

I change my air filter each time the season changes, which is a good way to remember. Just paid for a whole new HVAC system a year ago (old one was 30 years old), and I'm not going to let it die early.

Thanks for the tips, how I'm scared that my house will burn down

I do all of these.

I do clean out my dryer just like you said

many washers also have a drain filter u should look at. as well as dishwashers

So glad we live in the uk where we don't have nsny of these issues because we do not use such flawed designed those windows why would you have condensation inside your home. It must not be vented properly