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Monthly Home Tips

January

  • How to choose a builder or remodeler-call or e-mail us for your complimentary copy of a Consumer Guide to Successful Home Remodeling-secrets for hiring a good contractor
  • Have interior and exterior of your home inspected by a professional exterminator for termites and other insects

February

  • Change heating & cooling filters
  • Check attic for potential leaks

March

  • Inspect roof for missing shingles and flashing
  • Check window screens for tears

April

  • Change heating and cooling filters
  • Have heating and cooling system checked by a professional heating and cooling contractor
  • Turn on irrigation system

May

  • Check caulking around windows, doors, and exterior trim
  • Check exterior paint for cracking and peeling

June

  • Drain water heater
  • Power wash driveway, sidewalks, decks, and patios to remove dirt, grease and mold

July

  • Make sure crawl space ventilation is open for proper airflow
  • Check batteries in smoke detectors

August

  • Change heating and cooling filters
  • Check crawl space for fallen insulation, leaks, and standing water

September

  • Check exterior doors and windows for air leaks
  • Check exterior doors and window locks-lubricate as needed

October

  • Change heating and cooling filters
  • Have heating and cooling system checked by a professional heating and cooling contactor
  • Check caulking around windows, doors, and exterior trim

November

  • Drain and cut off outside showers and hose bibs
  • Clean fall leaves from gutters
  • Winterize irrigation system

December

  • Do not overload circuits with holiday lights
  • Outlets not working?-Check the red GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter)- reset button on the outlet, check the circuit breaker

Resources

  • Home Tips
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  • Houzz Design & Decorating Ideas
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