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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Stains and cracks removed from driveway? | ||
Garage clean and tidy? | ||
Workbench area clean, clutter free? | ||
Suitable storage areas? |
Kitchen | Good | Work needed |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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