I know many hosts change out batteries in smoke alarms and do other periodic safety or maintenance tasks at the new year. Some things need to be done more than once a year of course. I thought I’d start a thread as a reminder to everyone and add a couple of things that might not have occurred to everyone that I just did.
Tighten the bolts on my small drop leaf table. As I moved it to clean a spot on the wall behind it I realized it had become wobbly since it was assembled a few months ago. Things also expand and contract with the temp and humidity changes. So make sure all your furniture is stable and tight.
Clean the vent cover on your exhaust fan in the bathroom.
Check that the shower curtain rod (if you have one) is secure.
Tighten all the screws on door knobs and hinges (doors and cabinets).
Add your suggestions below.