Maintenance Guides.

Practical guides for the small maintenance tasks that help keep your property safe, organized, and working properly.

House Passports can help you keep track of recurring maintenance and the history of work already completed on your property.

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Practical Maintenance Guides.

Find simple guides for maintaining, cleaning, checking, and protecting your property.

White smoke alarm mounted on a hallway ceiling

When Did You Last Check Your Smoke Alarms?

Learn when to test smoke alarms, what to check, and how to keep this important maintenance task from being forgotten.

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Smiling woman loading a modern dishwasher with a detergent pod

Best Dishwasher Cleaner for Hard Water

Learn how hard water leaves mineral buildup in your dishwasher, what to look for in a cleaner, and how to keep spray arms and interior surfaces clear.

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Woman kneeling to inspect plumbing under a kitchen sink

Check Under Your Kitchen Sink

Learn how to check under your kitchen sink for leaks and spot early signs of water damage. Check your shutoff valves, supply lines, P-trap, drain connections, and dishwasher hose before a small leak turns into a bigger repair.

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Bedroom window with condensation on the glass and mold at the frame

Check Windows for Mold

Condensation around windows can lead to damp surfaces, damaged frames, and mold. Learn what to check, what warning signs to look for, and how to reduce moisture before it becomes a bigger problem.

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White toilet in a modern bathroom with the supply line and shutoff valve visible

Check Your Toilet for Leaks

Small toilet leaks can go unnoticed and damage flooring or surrounding materials. Learn how to check the toilet base, tank, supply line, shutoff valve, and other common leak points.

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Dirty HVAC air filter being pulled from a furnace in a utility closet

Check Your HVAC Filter

A dirty HVAC filter can restrict airflow, make your system work harder, and reduce indoor air quality. Learn when to check your filter, what to look for, and when it should be replaced.

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Clean Under Your Bed

Dust, hair, pet dander, and debris can build up under your bed where normal cleaning often misses it. Learn how often to clean under your bed and what areas are easy to overlook.

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Labeled red main water shutoff lever on a copper pipe next to a water meter

Find Your Main Water Shutoff

Knowing where your main water shutoff valve is can save valuable time during a leak or plumbing emergency. Learn where to look, how to identify it, and what to check before you actually need it.

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White gutter packed with autumn leaves on a suburban house roof edge

Check Your Gutters

Leaves, debris, and blocked downspouts can stop rainwater from draining properly. Learn what to check in your gutters before heavy rain causes overflow or water damage.

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Checking exterior caulking around a window for cracks and gaps

Check Window & Door Caulking

Inspect the exterior caulking around windows and doors for cracks, gaps, peeling, or missing sealant that could allow water or outside air into the home.

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Test Your Garage Door Safety

Your garage door's safety sensors and auto-reverse system are designed to stop the door from closing on an obstruction. Learn what to check and when a problem needs professional attention.

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Keep recurring maintenanceon a schedule.

House Passports helps you record maintenance tasks, track when they were last completed, and see when they are due again — so small checks like smoke alarms do not get forgotten.

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