This holiday season, give yourself and your tenants the gift of a building that’s safe, efficient, and enjoyable to spend time in. Here is your fun and practical guide to better property management: 12 days of property solutions!

Day 1: A Roof That’s Ready for Anything

Prevent costly leaks and extend the life of your roof by scheduling regular professional roof inspections. Having an inspection and maintenance check done once or twice per year will help ensure your building’s roof is ready for anything the weather throws at it. 

Spring and fall are the best times for an inspection, but there are maintenance tasks you can take care of during the winter as well: View this blog for details.

Day 2: Bright, Efficient Lighting

Upgrade to LED lighting and install smart sensors to save on energy costs and create a brighter, more inviting space for your tenants. Bonus: improved lighting helps boost both morale and safety!

Day 3: Warmth Without Waste

Make sure your tenants are warm this winter by having your HVAC system serviced and calibrated. Regular maintenance of your HVAC system helps keep tenants comfortable and reduce your winter energy bills.

Day 4: A Lobby That Welcomes

Before the holidays, take time to refresh your entryways with clean mats and a bit of seasonal décor. These touch-ups will help create a great first impression for clients, customers, and visitors, and help your tenants maintain a quality customer experience.

Day 5: “Five Golden Signs” (Signage Maintenance!)

While you’re making aesthetic updates, it’s a good time to review and update your building’s signage. Take a look at all of your exit, safety, and directional signage, and make any necessary updates or changes. Well-maintained signage helps enhance navigation, compliance, and emergency readiness.

Day 6: Streamlined Space Planning

An efficient use of space can improve workflow, traffic flow, and tenant satisfaction. Consider any updates you could make to your building’s layout (and the parking lot’s layout) that would better support your tenants’ and their clients’ needs.

Day 7: Tenant Communication Made Easy

At least once per year, take time to confirm contact details with all your tenants. Ensure they have your up-to-date information, and you have theirs. Establishing clear communication channels helps build trust and ensure faster responses to important messages such as maintenance and weather alerts.

Day 8: Energy Audits and Savings

If it’s been a while since you had an energy audit or thermal scan done, it’s time to get another one on your calendar! Doing regular energy audits can help identify leaks, insulation issues, and opportunities to save money on your energy costs. 

While you’re at it, consider whether adding solar power would be a good fit for your building.

Day 9: A Green Touch

Adding indoor plants to your building can help improve air quality, aesthetics, and tenant well-being. This winter, consider where you could add more plants or replace those that have died. Opt for plants that are easy to care for to keep maintenance costs low.

Day 10: Safety Audit

Take some time to test fire and CO2 alarms, exit lights and alarms, and backup generators to ensure your building is ready for any emergency. Keeping up on safety precautions will help protect your building and tenants and ensure compliance with local and state laws.

Day 11: Parking Lot Prep

Each spring and fall, inspect your parking areas and complete any necessary maintenance—seal cracks, repaint lines, add lighting, etc. Keeping your parking lots in good shape helps improve your building’s curb appeal and accessibility.

Day 12: Celebrate Success & Plan Ahead

Finally, take a moment to reflect on the improvements you made to your property this past year, and set some goals for the year ahead. This will help you keep your property maintenance proactive, rather than reactive, and help you set and stick to a yearly maintenance budget.

We hope you found our 12 days of property solutions to be a helpful guide to maintaining your property. Ready to plan some 2026 improvements? Contact the APPRO Development team to see how we can help.