Valera’s Weekly Home To-Do Checklist – Carmel Highlands

Week of: _____________________ Reviewed with Valera: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Print Date: __________ Maintained by: ____________________

✅ COMPLETED TASKS

Task: Fire sprinkler alarm integration
Vendor: First Alarm Date: _______ Notes: Safety upgrade completed
Action: ☐ Archive ☐ Schedule recurring check

Task: ________________________________________________
Vendor: ____________ Date: _______ Notes: ________________________
Action: ☐ Archive ☐ Schedule recurring check

🆕 NEW TASKS THIS WEEK

HIGH PRIORITY

☐ Replace roof tiles around cliff edge chimney
Assigned to: ____________ Notes: Check for water entry near flue base

MEDIUM PRIORITY

☐ Inspect upper deck railing near gate
Assigned to: ____________ Notes: Ensure stability and tighten bolts

☐ Adjust sprinkler coverage near front hedge
Assigned to: Santos Notes: Dry patches forming again

LOW PRIORITY

☐ Order backup water filters for kitchen
Assigned to: ____________ Notes: Use discount code VALERA25

ADDITIONAL

☐ ________________________________________________
Assigned to: ____________ Notes: ________________________

🧰 MAINTENANCE CATEGORIES

🛁 PLUMBING

☐ Clean or replace filter for water filtration system

☐ Inspect and service garbage disposal

☐ Repair kitchen sink nozzle (not shutting on/off properly)

☐ Repair master bath sink nozzle (not shutting on/off properly)

☐ Replace detached diagonal cleanout plug – working properly?

☐ Schedule propane gas detection test for library fireplace and cliff firepit

☐ Schedule septic tank pumping (last: 8/2019 by Peninsula Septic)

☐ Find new hydrojet provider (Chris Wilson unsatisfactory – $2,675.53)

☐ Schedule hydrojet cleaning before Oct 15 (every 3-5 years or yearly)

🌳 OUTDOOR & GARDEN LIGHTING

☐ Investigate mysterious garden light at gazebo (“Tiny Aliens?”)

☐ Upgrade outdoor lighting – Michael Bolton

☐ Add gazebo light fixture (replace existing shell fixture)

☐ Replace LED strip lights on stair rails at cliff and entrance

☐ Evaluate 12V sealed light fixtures in garage for deployment

💡 ELECTRICAL TASKS

☐ Fix dimmer in library (change all bulbs to LED, avoid mixing types)

☐ Install new dimmer switch in library (wall next to TV)

☐ Fix pantry light

☐ Fix master bath light (flickers – 1 closest to window)

☐ Address exposed electrical lines in entry closet

🛠️ INTERIOR HANDYMAN

☐ Secure toilet paper holder in twin bedroom bath (frequently falling off)

☐ Replace bath sink aerator screen

☐ Replace bath bank aerator screen

☐ Replace bulb in entry porch sconce

☐ Replace light bulbs in closet

☐ Lubricate garage doors

☐ Diagnose icemaker (not working, have 2 water filter bottles, replaced 12/24)

🚨 SAFETY UPGRADES

☐ Replace toilet supply lines with braided stainless or metal

☐ Install automatic water shut-off device

☐ Install automatic seismic shut-off valve on propane tank

☐ Install TING electrical monitoring device

📞 VENDOR CONTACTS

Garage Door: Central Coast Overhead Door & Fence – Gonzalo (831) 649-0775
Septic: Peninsula Septic Tank Service – Last pumped 8/2019
Gardener: Santos – Handles downspout, roof, window cleaning
Security: First Alarm – Fire sprinkler integration complete
AVOID: Chris Wilson Plumbing – UNSATISFACTORY ($2,675.53)

📝 NOTES & REMINDERS

* Paint touchups: Entry column, thermostat area
* Stone/marble sealing: Every 3 years – last done 2020 ($250)
* Icemaker: Have 2 water filter bottles. Current replaced 12/24
* PG&E Safety: Main circuit breaker outdoors for shutoff during outages
* Use discount code VALERA25 for water filters

📅 WEEKLY REVIEW

☐ Review completed tasks with Valera
☐ Move completed items to “Completed” section
☐ Add new tasks for upcoming week
☐ Update vendor contacts
☐ Print new copy