A Year-Round Home Repair Calendar for Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee has hot, humid summers, wet springs and the occasional hard freeze. A simple calendar keeps a house ahead of them.

Spring and Summer

Spring is for cleaning gutters, checking the roof and siding after winter, washing the house and inspecting decks and railings. In summer, seal and stain decks and fences, touch up exterior paint and check caulk before the storm season.

Change HVAC filters on schedule through the cooling season.

Fall

Fall is the time to clear leaves from gutters, seal gaps, replace weatherstripping, test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and check railings and steps before wet weather.

Trim branches that overhang the roof before winter storms.

Winter

In winter, watch for drafts and ice, protect outside faucets during freezes and check the attic and basement for moisture. Indoors, it is a good season for painting, trim, caulk and small repairs.

Keep a running list for spring.