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
