From The Home Guide - your renovation and building resource
Take a close look at your property to identify the areas which need your attention.
| Exterior of the home | Good | Work needed |
|---|---|---|
| Walkways free of clutter, toys, weeds, etc.? | ||
| Fences, gates painted and working? | ||
| Letterbox clean and straight? | ||
| Gutters clean and fastened? | ||
| House looks freshly painted? | ||
| Roof in good condition? | ||
| Chimney and TV antennas firmly secured? | ||
| Windows clean, not cracked, working? | ||
| Front door freshly painted? | ||
| Does the doorbell work? | ||
| Clean doormat? | ||
| All exterior lights working? | ||
| Rubbish bins clean and out of sight? |
| Lawn and garden | Good | Work needed |
|---|---|---|
| Is the lawn green, mowed, edges trimmed? | ||
| Are shrubs and trees trimmed? | ||
| Flowering plants where needed? | ||
| Planting beds weeded and neat? |
| Garage and Driveway | Good | Work needed |
|---|---|---|
| Stains and cracks removed from driveway? | ||
| Garage clean and tidy? | ||
| Workbench area clean, clutter free? | ||
| Suitable storage areas? |
| Kitchen | Good | Work needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling clean and in good condition? | ||
| Walls clean and in good condition? | ||
| Floor clean and in good condition? | ||
| Paint and/or wallpaper look new? | ||
| Blinds or curtains clean and functional? | ||
| Sink scrubbed, working, no leaks, and no drips? | ||
| Counters clean and uncluttered? | ||
| Refrigerator and oven clean? | ||
| All appliances in working order? | ||
| Pantry and cabinets clean and uncluttered? | ||
| Adequate ventilation? | ||
| Light fittings clean and functional? |
| Bathrooms and Toilets | Good | Work needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling clean and in good condition? | ||
| Walls clean and in good condition? | ||
| Floor clean and in good condition? | ||
| Paint and/or wallpaper look new? | ||
| Tiles uncracked? Caulking in good repair? | ||
| New floor mats? | ||
| Light fittings clean and functional? | ||
| Blinds or curtains clean and functional? | ||
| Sealant around bath or shower clean and watertight? | ||
| Adequate ventilation? | ||
| Heating (towel, ceiling, underfloor) operational? |
| Dining room | Good | Work needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling clean and in good condition? | ||
| Walls clean and in good condition? | ||
| Floor clean and in good condition? | ||
| Paint and/or wallpaper look new? | ||
| Tiles uncracked? Caulking in good repair? | ||
| New floor mats? | ||
| Light fittings clean and functional? | ||
| Blinds or curtains clean and functional? |
| Lounge | Good | Work needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling clean and in good condition? | ||
| Walls clean and in good condition? | ||
| Floor clean and in good condition? | ||
| Paint and/or wallpaper look new? | ||
| Light fittings clean and functional? | ||
| Blinds or curtains clean and functional? | ||
| Furniture clean and functional? |
| All Bedrooms | Good | Work needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling clean and in good condition? | ||
| Walls clean and in good condition? | ||
| Floor clean and in good condition? | ||
| Paint and/or wallpaper look new? | ||
| Uncluttered? | ||
| Light fittings clean and functional? | ||
| Blinds or curtains clean and functional? | ||
| Furniture clean and functional? |
| Other Rooms | Good | Work needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling and walls clean? | ||
| Paint and/or wallpaper look new? | ||
| Floor clean and in good condition? | ||
| Curtains, drapes, windowsills clean? | ||
| Door hardware works? Polished? | ||
| Room uncluttered? | ||
| Excess furniture removed? | ||
| Fireplace clean? |
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