| 2/13/2019 Your home deserves to be loved all year long. Here are some seasonal tips for taking care of your home in 2019. Keep a check on your roofMaintain foundation, walls & floors. Check periodically for cracks or signs of stressClean or change air filters every monthKeep furnaces cleanKeep gutters clean and trim trees so they are at least 2 ft. away from guttersCheck for damaged or loose shingles |
Winter
- Change heating filters
- On cold days keep the cabinets below sinks open to let warm air in & let faucets drip overnight to prevent pipes from freezing.
- Invest in weather stripping to help seal warm air in and keep cold air out of your home
- Clean your gutters
- Trim trees and remove dead branches to prevent hazards
Spring
- Ensure windows and doors function properly and lubricate where needed
- Reseed your lawn
- Plant new flowers, shrubs and tree and create a landscape plan
- Put on a fresh coat of paint now that freezing temps are gone and before the hot temperatures take over
- Check window and door seals to ensure any gaps from the cold weather have been sealed
Summer
- Reverse your ceiling fans to flow counterclockwise. This pushes the air down, creating a nice breeze
- Create an irrigation plan for your lawn and flowers now that spring showers are gone
- Make sure your porch or patio are in good repair for prime entertaining
- Power wash your house
- Clean off your grill and consider getting new patio furniture
Fall
- Remove window air conditioners for winter or put weatherproof covers on them
- Inspect for loose or missing seals. Find out if the windows are loose within their frames
- Ensure caulking at doors, windows, and all other openings and joints between wood and masonry
- Check weather-stripping to ensure a tight fit