Home Maintenance Made Manageable: The Fix List

Simplify home maintenance with this free printable checklist. Tackle small tasks one space at a time and keep your home running smoothly all year long.

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We all have those little house projects that stare at us every day—and we expertly pretend not to see them.

That wobbly chair leg? “It adds character.”
That lightbulb that’s been out for a month? “I like a moody hallway.”
That leaky faucet? “It’s basically a spa soundtrack.”

Look, no shame here. We’ve all ignored the small stuff, usually because we’re busy, overwhelmed, or just don’t have the mental bandwidth to remember it all. But here’s the thing: these tiny maintenance tasks can pile up into one giant WHY-DIDN’T-I-DO-THIS-SOONER moment.

So let’s fix that. Literally.

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✨ The Fix List – Home Maintenance Made SIMPLE

This printable checklist is your new home maintenance buddy—organized by space, not season—so you can tackle one area at a time without feeling like you need to dedicate your weekend to turning into Bob Vila.

Because here’s the secret: you don’t have to do it all at once.
Try knocking out just 5 small tasks a month, and by the end of the year, you’ll have covered every corner of your home—and finally silenced that squeaky door once and for all.

🛠️ One Space at a Time

Pick one space to focus on each month—whichever area needs the most love (or is bugging you the most). There’s a spot on the printable to jot down the month under each space title, so you can make a plan that fits your home and your schedule.

Here are the spaces and their fix-it tasks:

Living Room / Family Room

Tighten wobbly furniture legs
Spot-clean throw pillows and blankets
Dust light fixtures and baseboards
Clean ceiling fan blades
Patch nail holes and touch up wall paint

Kitchen

Deep clean sink and garbage disposal
Fix dripping faucet or loose sprayer
Tighten or realign cabinet doors and knobs
Sharpen kitchen knives & replace worn cutting boards
Wipe backsplash grout and touch up if needed

Bathroom

Fix a running toilet or leaky faucet
Unclog slow drains
Re-caulk tub or sink, or seal tile grout
Tighten towel bars or TP holders
Clean vent cover, switch plates, and baseboards

Bedroom

Reattach or tighten curtain rods
Flip or rotate mattress
Tighten furniture hardware
Dust ceiling fans or light fixtures
Touch up scuffed walls

Laundry Room

Clean out dryer vent (including outside!)
Clean lint trap thoroughly
Wipe down machines and buttons
Organize shelves or supplies
Clean up detergent residue

Entryway / Mudroom

Replace dirty doormats
Check front/back door weather stripping
Tighten door hardware
Clean switch plates
Touch up bag-scuff wall paint

Garage

Lubricate garage door tracks
Replace outdoor/garage bulbs
Sweep out dust and cobwebs
Organize tools, gear, or holiday bins
Check for weather stripping or pest entry points

Hallways / Staircases

Touch up handrail and corner paint
Tighten handrail brackets
Dust baseboards and trim
Replace hallway lightbulbs
Test smoke/CO detectors

Home Office / Workspace

Tighten desk legs and chair screws
Organize charging cables/tech
Declutter drawers
Dust behind electronics
Patch wall scuffs or nail holes

Walls, Doors & Trim (Whole House)

Tighten loose doorknobs or handles
Fix squeaky hinges
Patch nail holes
Touch up chipped paint
Wipe down switches and door frames

Ceiling, Lighting, & Fixtures

Clean ceiling fan blades
Dust light fixtures
Replace burnt-out bulbs
Check batteries in smoke/CO detectors
Wipe down vent covers

“Random But Necessary” Stuff

Check expiration date on fire extinguisher
Organize battery drawer/toolbox
Clean out the junk drawer
Untangle the mystery cords bin
Walk through each room and list future fix-it projects

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Pro Tip: Don’t Overthink It

This is not a “perfect home” checklist. This is a “functioning, less annoying, peaceful-ish home” checklist. The goal isn’t to make your home Pinterest-worthy—it’s to make it less frustrating to live in.

Even if you only do a few things from each space’s list, you’ll still be making progress. And hey, printing it out and crossing things off? That counts as productivity, my friend.

Grab Your Free Home Maintenance Printable

Want this checklist in a cute, easy-to-use printable? I got you.

Tape it inside your cleaning cabinet, pin it to your fridge, or stick it in your planner—whatever helps you take the guesswork out of keeping your home in check.

Your future self (and your home) will thank you!

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