These are big-picture home care tasks, and unless you have a special reason, cleaning yearly would be fine.

  • Deep clean carpets or rugs

  • Clean windows inside and outside if possible

  • Review renter’s insurance or homeowner’s insurance

  • Check fire extinguishers

  • Clean gutters, if responsible for them

  • Review maintenance needs

  • Declutter storage areas

  • Donate or discard unused items

  • Check weather stripping around doors and windows