Home maintenance can be overwhelming but a little at a time can keep your home in great shape. Here are some often overlooked easy tasks.

1) Vacuum your refrigerator coils!

Sounds weird? It is. But because your fridge takes up a lot of energy, this can save you money every year.

2) Clean gutters and downspouts

Seems obvious, but you might be surprised how often this goes over looked. We bought one of these, which makes the job much easier.

3) Prune trees and shrubs, especially those touching the house

Plants touching your home can attract bugs. Make sure you keep your plants happy and pruned.

4) Crawl Space Vents

At the beginning of winter, walk around your home and check the crawl space vents located at the foundation and close any that are opened. At the start of summer, open them back up to promote good air flow.

5) Maintain the drains

Don't wait until they are stopped up! It's as easy as adding one-half-cup baking soda followed by one-half-cup white vinegar, then flush with boiling water to keep them clean and happy.

6) Check caulking around showers and bathtubs

Keep leaks and mold at bay by checking your caulk. It's easy to overlook when you see it everyday.

7) Remove shower heads and clean out the sediment and build up

This helps your water pressure! I usually soak them in white vinegar.