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Home Maintenance Checklist for New Homeowners
Find Your Main Water Shutoff, Clean the Dryer Vent, Gutters and Outdoor AC Unit, Check Weep Holes and the Garage Door, and Know What to DIY or Hire, Even If You're Not HandyBy Imad MuratspahicLength3h 56m
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Find Your Main Water Shutoff, Clean the Dryer Vent, Gutters and Outdoor AC Unit, Check Weep Holes and the Garage Door, and Know What to DIY or Hire, Even If You're Not Handy
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GenreOther
Length3 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 30, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Home Maintenance Checklist for New Homeowners
2Important Notice
3Your House Didn't Come With a Manual
4Chapter 1: Walk the House and Start a House File
5Chapter 2: Find Your Shutoffs Before You Need Them: Water, Gas, and Power
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6Chapter 3: Not Handy Yet: A Starter Toolkit, Ladder Rules, and Learning Without Getting Hurt
7Chapter 4: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Routing: Lint, Long Runs, and the Cap Outside
8Chapter 5: Heating and Cooling Care: Filters, the Outdoor Unit, and the Drain Line
9Chapter 6: Leak Patrol: Washer Hoses, Supply Lines, and the Drip You Haven't Found Yet
10Chapter 7: Gutters and Downspouts: Moving Roof Water Away From Your Foundation
11Chapter 8: Outside Skin: Weep Holes, Grading, Caulk, and Reading Your Roof From the Ground
12Chapter 9: Garage Door Safety: Springs, Cables, and the Monthly Reverse Test
13Chapter 10: Smoke Alarms, CO Alarms, GFCI Outlets, and Fire Extinguishers
14Chapter 11: Forgotten Filters and Small Cleanings: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Fridge Coils, Fans, and Faucets
15Chapter 12: DIY or Hire: Three Questions, the Right Trade, and a Maintenance Fund
16Chapter 13: Your Seasonal Checklist, Built for Your House and Climate
17One Year In
18Quick Reference: Seasonal Checklist, Shutoff Map, Red Flags, DIY-or-Hire Table, Glossary, and FAQ