January Home To-Do List

• Change your HVAC filter.

• Deep-clean dryer vent + lint trap.

• Check for drafts around windows/doors and reseal if needed.

• Vacuum refrigerator coils.

• Run a washing machine clean cycle.

• Sanitize your dishwasher.

• Inspect winter weather stripping on exterior doors.

• Test smoke + carbon monoxide detectors.

• Declutter holiday décor before storing it.

• Organize the entryway — boots, gloves, salt.

• Refresh bedding + rotate your mattress.

• Create a 2026 home project list.

• Replace porch light bulbs for dark winter evenings.

• Add a winter wreath or fresh greenery at the front door.

• Light a cozy, grounding candle scent (cedar, amber, balsam).