What Home Maintenance Should I Do Monthly? A Guide for Homeowners

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones — but it also means stepping into a never-ending role as property manager, handyman, and budget watchdog. If you're a new homeowner, you may be wondering: What home maintenance should I actually do every month?

Here’s a practical and manageable checklist to protect your investment and avoid costly repairs:

• Change your HVAC filters: It improves airflow, lowers energy bills, and prolongs system life. Our partner FilterBuy can even ship them direct to your door, giving you one less thing to worry about.

• Check for leaks under sinks and toilets. Even a small drip can waste hundreds of gallons and lead to water damage.

• Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure your family’s safety.

• Clean your kitchen vent hood filter — grease buildup is a fire hazard.

• Walk your property for signs of pests, foundation cracks, or clogged gutters.

Each of these takes less than 15 minutes — but skipping them can cost you thousands in repairs later. Consistency is key, and that’s where many homeowners struggle.

With HomeLedger, you never forget a task. Our app lets you create custom maintenance schedules, sends timely reminders, and even stores service notes and receipts — all in one simple dashboard. No more spreadsheets or scribbled lists stuck to the fridge.

Don’t let small problems become expensive ones.
👉 Download HomeLedger today and start checking off your monthly maintenance list with confidence.