Maintenance Master Guide
Keep everything important in your life running smoothly with regular maintenance schedules for home, relationships, finances, health, and more.
What
Systematic care for life's important areas
- • Regular maintenance schedules
- • Preventive care checklists
- • Relationship and communication upkeep
- • Financial health monitoring
- • Home and vehicle care
- • Health and wellness tracking
Why
Prevention is better than crisis management
- • Prevents costly emergency repairs
- • Maintains relationships and trust
- • Keeps finances on track
- • Preserves health and wellbeing
- • Reduces stress and surprises
- • Builds long-term stability
When
Regular schedules that fit your life
- • Daily: 5-10 minute check-ins
- • Weekly: 30-60 minute reviews
- • Monthly: 1-2 hour deep maintenance
- • Quarterly: Half-day assessments
- • Annually: Full system reviews
Maintenance Categories
Monthly, Seasonal, Annual
Home & Property
- • HVAC filter replacement (monthly)
- • Gutter cleaning (seasonal)
- • Roof inspection (annual)
- • Smoke detector testing (monthly)
- • Water heater maintenance (annual)
- • Exterior paint touch-ups (as needed)
Monthly, Every 3-6 Months
Vehicle & Transportation
- • Oil change (every 3-6 months)
- • Tire pressure check (monthly)
- • Emergency kit inspection (quarterly)
- • Brake inspection (annually)
- • Battery terminals cleaning (bi-annually)
- • Registration & insurance updates (annually)
Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly
Relationships & Communication
- • Weekly relationship check-ins
- • Monthly family meetings
- • Quarterly goal reviews
- • Annual relationship assessment
- • Emergency contact updates (bi-annually)
- • Communication plan reviews (annually)
Monthly, Quarterly, Annual
Financial Health
- • Budget review (monthly)
- • Investment portfolio check (quarterly)
- • Credit report review (annually)
- • Insurance policy updates (annually)
- • Tax document organization (quarterly)
- • Emergency fund assessment (bi-annually)
Daily, Monthly, Annual
Health & Wellness
- • Annual physical exam
- • Dental cleanings (bi-annually)
- • Vision/hearing tests (annually)
- • Medication reviews (quarterly)
- • Health records organization (annually)
- • Fitness goal assessment (monthly)
Monthly, Quarterly, Annual
Career & Professional
- • Resume updates (quarterly)
- • Professional network outreach (monthly)
- • Skills assessment (annually)
- • Performance review preparation (annually)
- • LinkedIn profile updates (quarterly)
- • Professional development planning (annually)
Maintenance Schedule
Daily
- • Check important emails and messages
- • Review daily priorities and schedule
- • Basic home tidying and organization
Weekly
- • Relationship check-ins with family
- • Review and plan upcoming week
- • Basic home maintenance tasks
- • Financial account quick review
Monthly
- • Budget review and adjustments
- • Home maintenance checklist
- • Vehicle inspection and care
- • Health and wellness assessment
Quarterly
- • Financial portfolio review
- • Relationship and goal assessment
- • Professional development check
- • Emergency preparedness review
Quick Start: Your First Maintenance Week
This Week (Choose 2-3):
- Test smoke detectors and check HVAC filter
- Check tire pressure and emergency kit
- Schedule weekly family check-in time
- Review last month's budget and expenses
Set Up Systems:
- Add monthly maintenance reminders to calendar
- Create family maintenance responsibility chart
- Use our Information Organizer to track everything