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How often should you check exterior caulk and weatherstripping?

Every 6 months (twice a year).

Best months: March and September (Northern Hemisphere)

How to do it

Walk around windows and doors. Recaulk gaps and replace weatherstripping that is flattened or torn.

Why it matters

Drafts and water get in through the same gaps.

Recommended interval: every 6 months, per University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.

General guidance for a typical home; the manufacturer's instructions come first.

Track “Check exterior caulk and weatherstripping” free See the full checklist

Get reminded when it is due

Paper works until it goes on the fridge and stays there. The Househand app keeps the same checklist and tells you when each job comes due, based on when you last did it.

  • A reminder when a job is due, not on a fixed date
  • A history of what you did and when
  • The same schedule as this site, optional tasks and all

The app is not in the stores yet. Until it is, track your house in the browser: same schedule, same rules.

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