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Home Maintenance Tips

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Spring Checklist 

Interior 

Exterior

Change furnace filters
Test smoke alarms & change batteries
Open windows, clean windowsills
Check basement & attic for moisture
Clean dryer vents
Inspect caulking around sinks
Consider home upgrades

Powerwash windows and siding
Clean gutters and downspouts
Test the sprinklers
Clean and reseal deck
Prepare outdoor equipment
Check roof and shingles for damage
Check foundation for cracks

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Summer Checklist 

Interior 

Exterior

Change furnace filters
Test smoke alarms & change batteries
Clean, inspect rotate ceiling fans
Clean garbage disposal
Clean faucet aerators and shower heads
Vacuum heat registers and heat vents
Inspect & unclog tub and sink drains

 

Repair and repaint exterior
Wash windows and screens
Service the A/C unit
Clean gutters and downspouts
Clean dryer vent and exhaust vent
Inspect fencing; repair and reseal
Refill cracks on walkway & driveway

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Fall Checklist 

Interior 

Exterior

Change furnace filters
Test smoke alarms & change batteries
Check for frayed cords and wires
Drain and store hoses
Clean carpets
Wash out trash cans
Clean dishwasher screen

Rake leaves and aerate lawn
Clean and service HVAC
Seal cracks and gaps in windows
Check weather stripping on doors
Remove leaves from downspouts
Inspect exterior door hardware
Wrap insulation around pipes

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Winter Checklist 

Interior 

Exterior

Change furnace filters
Test smoke alarms & change batteries
Check basement for leaks
Clean refrigerator and drip pans
Clean kitchen exhaust hood & oven
Check water heater for leaks
Clean drains in sinks, tubs & showers

Cover A/C unit
Secure steps and handrails
Schedule a chimney cleaning
Store patio furniture
Winterize plumbing, drain hoses
Check humidifier, and radon system
Turn off water valves on hose spigots

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