Summer is winding down, kids are back to school and the fall season is around the corner. How do you keep track of the maintenance of your home? Do you have a home maintenance binder?
Some of us have family emergency plans...disaster preparedness kits...house cleaning schedules.. Or not... but you get my point.
Along with home ownership comes the responsibility of taking care of your home or hire someone to do it. The easy phone call to the landlord now becomes a call to your favorite handyman. When it comes time to get ready for a new season, do you have a plan??
At the end of this post you will find a handy dandy little checklist, print it, use it and thank me later!!
Top 8 Quick and Easy Tips for Home Maintenance
- Examine The Grounds Of Your Home - Examine the siding and trim of your home, touch up with paint or replace as needed. Inspect the foundation and masonry for cracks and arrange for repairs if any. Examine exposed wood for any termite or pest damage, remain pest free with continuous inspections and treatment as needed.
- Clean Your Rain gutters - remove debris, leaves and branches have a way of making best friends with your rain gutters, sometimes we overlook aspects we can't see. Also check gutter and downspout alignment, making sure the rainwater collects and drains away from the house. Rain gutters should be cleared 1-2 times a year, see this article on great DIY tips: How To Clean Rain Gutters
- Inspect Your Roof - Look for missing, loose or damaged shingles, this is a preventative maintenance. Great article from HouseLogic on inspecting your own roof: Inspecting Your Roof To Get Ahead Of Problems
- Check Windows And Doors - seal cracks around your doors and windows. An average home loses up to 30% of its heating and cooling energy through air leaks. See this great article for tips on sealing home air leaks: 8 Easy Ways To Seal Air Leaks Around The House
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