🏡 January Home Maintenance Checklist: Start the Year Off Right!

The holidays are over, and it’s time to refresh your home for the new year. A great place to start? Your home office!

A clean, organized office can boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency. Follow these 7 simple steps to declutter, refresh, and get ready for a successful year!

📌 7 Steps to a Refreshed Home Office

1️⃣ Paper Purge

🗂 Sort paperwork into three piles: KEEP, SHRED, TRASH.
🛡 Shred any documents containing personal information for security.

2️⃣ Desk Detox

🧹 Clear off your desk—keep only the essentials!
📎 Use desk organizers to keep supplies neat and within reach.

3️⃣ Digital Declutter

💾 Organize digital files, photos, and documents on your computer.
📱 Delete unwanted apps and old photos from your phone.

4️⃣ File System Overhaul

📂 Create a logical file system for easy access to important documents.
🏡 Suggested categories: Medical, Home, Cars, Taxes (Past 5 Years), Financial, Pets, Manuals, and Warranties.

5️⃣ Office-Only Zone

🚫 Remove anything that doesn’t belong in your office.
🔄 Keep your office a workspace—not a storage room!

6️⃣ Restock Office Supplies

🖊 Replenish printer paper, ink, envelopes, post-it notes, pens, paper clips, and staples.

7️⃣ Set Financial Goals

💰 Write down financial goals for the new year.
📅 Create an updated budget and plan for irregular yearly expenses (HOA fees, property taxes, insurance).

🛠 Monthly Home Maintenance Tips

✔ Trash Can Care:
🧼 Bleach the outside of trash cans & recycling bins.
🧽 Disinfect the inside of trash cans once a month.

✔ Garbage Disposal Care:
🍋 Freshen it up with baking soda and citrus rinds.
🧊 Grind ice cubes to sharpen the blades.

🏡 Protect Your Home’s Value with Regular Maintenance

Your home is your biggest investment—staying on top of monthly maintenance tasks keeps it in top shape and market-ready.

🛠 Need a Helping Hand?
We have an extensive network of trusted professionals—contractors, landscapers, HVAC experts, and more.

📲 Looking for home maintenance referrals? Call or text us at (904) 826-3690, and we’d be happy to connect you with the right professionals!