This week: inspect the roof from the ground.
March 13, 2027 · Knoxville, Farragut & Lenoir City
Start with this week’s focus. Use the other reminders if they fit your home.
Inspect the roof from the ground
DIY observation; roofer for repairs. March and September; after major storms.
Stay on the ground. A roofer assesses leaks or structural concerns.
Use binoculars from a clear, safe position. Keep both feet on the ground.
Look for displaced shingles, sagging or other changes. Photograph anything concerning without climbing for a closer view.
Arrange a roofer’s assessment for leaks or visible damage. Save the findings and recommended repairs.
Timing: Twice yearly planning check.
About this timing
Task supported by Extension; semiannual placement is editorial. Equipment instructions and actual conditions take priority.
Other maintenance this week
Spread these out. Skip equipment you don’t have and monthly checks already completed.
Look under sinks and at ceilings. Read a hygrometer. Log new dampness. Aim for 30-50% RH, below 60%.
Applies: Most homes. DIY.
Fix leaks promptly. Dry wet materials within 24-48 hours. Refer extensive, hidden or contaminated damage to a professional.
Read appliance thermometers. Refrigerator should be 40 F or below; freezer 0 F or below.
Applies: Refrigerator/freezer. DIY.
Investigate unsafe temperatures promptly. An appliance setting is not a thermometer reading.
Check that responders can read the address from the street. Clear low growth or replace faded numbers.
Applies: Most homes. DIY.
Use safe ground access. An electrician handles any needed wiring repair.
Use TEST and RESET as the device manual directs. Confirm protected power interrupts.
Applies: Most homes. DIY test; electrician for failures.
Plan around equipment that loses power. Stop using failed protection and call an electrician. Keep hands dry.
Follow your opener manual for contact-reversal and photo-eye tests. Keep everyone outside the door path.
Applies: Garage door opener. DIY test; door technician for failures.
Never stand under the door. Do not adjust springs, cables or force settings. Stop use if either test fails.
Clear hair and visible obstructions. Clean or replace filters according to the vacuum manual.
Applies: Vacuum cleaner. DIY.
Unplug or remove the battery before access. Wash only washable parts and dry fully before refitting.
A little cleaning along the way
Spread it across the week. Follow care labels, ventilate and never mix cleaning products. Machine cycles and drying add time.
Regular routine · about 2 hr 23 min
Use products that suit the surface. Follow product labels, ventilate and never mix cleaners.
Vacuum first, then clean compatible hard floors. Keep cords and wet floors out of walking routes.
Follow fabric care labels. Use the upholstery attachment and avoid moving heavy furniture alone.
Use compatible products and safe access. Keep separate cloths for toilets and other surfaces. Never mix bleach with ammonia or acids.
Use safe-storage guidance for leftovers. Food date labels alone do not tell you whether food is safe.
Wash and dry according to fabric labels and actual use. Clean the dryer lint screen before or after every load.
This week’s detail
Review duvet covers, pillow protectors, mattress pads and shams and launder when due.
Applies: Household items present. DIY; specialist cleaning where labels require.
Additional time: Laundry/cleaning cycle or drying time is additional
Care labels govern. Active time excludes washer/dryer cycles.
Inspect washable throw rugs and runners. Launder when needed according to the label.
Applies: Household items present. DIY; specialist cleaning where labels require.
Additional time: Laundry/cleaning cycle or drying time is additional
Do not machine-wash unsupported backing. Refit only when dry and secure.
Wipe reachable door surfaces, trim and switch plates with a compatible method.
Applies: Household items present. DIY; specialist cleaning where labels require.
Additional time: Laundry/cleaning cycle or drying time is additional
Do not spray liquid into switches, outlets or locks.
Clean one cabinet/pantry section and organize its contents.
Applies: Household items present. DIY; specialist cleaning where labels require.
Additional time: Laundry/cleaning cycle or drying time is additional
Keep food safe and do not exceed shelf loads. Split large kitchens into sessions.
Household & vehicle reminders
Additional time. Vehicle service follows your manual, mileage and condition. Keep personal and financial records off this page.
Household & equipment
Sort current reading and recycle or file unwanted items.
Applies: Optional household administration. DIY review; relevant professional for advice.
Protect personal information before recycling.
Review recent transactions and flag unfamiliar charges or missing records.
Applies: Optional household administration. DIY review; relevant professional for advice.
Use trusted account access. Keep financial details out of shared copies.
Review due bills and correspondence; file completed paperwork.
Applies: Optional household administration. DIY review; relevant professional for advice.
Protect account numbers and avoid duplicate payments.
Check household/car kits for missing, damaged or out-of-date supplies and changed household needs.
Applies: Optional household administration. DIY review; relevant professional for advice.
Follow product storage directions. Ask a pharmacist about medicine handling.
Check the service record for whole-house, under-sink and softener equipment. Perform only due, approved maintenance.
Applies: Water-treatment equipment. DIY check; technician for unfamiliar service.
Prevent leaks and contamination. Do not assume one replacement interval fits all systems.
Vehicle
Check only the owner-serviceable fluid levels using the manual's method.
Applies: Optional vehicle care. DIY check; qualified technician for service.
Never open a hot cooling system. EV/high-voltage and unfamiliar systems need a technician.
Check wiping quality and visible damage. Use the specified washer fluid.
Applies: Optional vehicle care. DIY check; qualified technician for service.
Never run blades on dry dirty glass. Replacement depends on condition.
Between reminders: clean the dryer lint screen each load. Check the property after significant storms. Deal with failed alarms, leaks and unsafe equipment immediately. If a portable humidifier is in use, empty, dry and refill it daily and clean every third day. Pools need more frequent care and barrier supervision during use.
Move outdoor work for heat, lightning, rain or ice. Prepare plumbing before a forecast freeze. Use qualified professionals for electrical, structural, roof and other work beyond safe homeowner access.