Late Summer/Early Fall Home Maintenance

 

With the official arrival of the fall season just a few short weeks away, now is the perfect time to get your home ready before it actually arrives. Use the following tips to get your homes interior and exterior in tip-top shape and  ready for the seasons ahead.

 

Interior:

 

Home Safety

  • Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.
  • Install a smoke detector on every floor of your home, including the basement.

 

HVAC System

Short for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, your HVAC system provides the heating and cooling services to your home.
  •  Replace the filter in your furnace.
  •  Schedule an appointment with a heating professional to have your furnace checked to ensure optimal performance during the cold winter months.  .
  •  Schedule an appointment with a professional duct cleaning service. Done annually, clean ducts not only increase the performance of your heating system efficiency but also reduce household dust.

 

Chimney and Fireplace

  • Have your fireplace professionally inspected and cleaned to ensure optimal performance.
  • Call a professional in to inspect and clean your chimney.

 

Exterior:

 

Foundation

  • Look for cracks in your home’s foundation and seal them properly to prevent cold drafts from getting inside.

 

Roof

  • Inspect your roof for missing, loose or damaged shingles and leaks.

 

Gutters and Downspouts

  • Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts to ensure optimal drainage.

 

Windows and Doors

  • Clean windows and door screens.
  • Touch up exterior trim with paint.
  • Seal cracks and gaps in windows and doors with caulk or weather stripping to prevent drafts.

 

Driveway and Walkway

  • Mend cracks and gaps in the driveway and walkway.

 

Plumbing

  • Drain and winterize exterior plumbing to prevent pipes freezing and bursting.
  • Drain and store hoses
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems.
  • Wrap insulation around faucets and pipes in unheated garages.

 

Landscape and Yardwork

  • Rake leaves and aerate your lawn.
  • Fertilize and reseed your lawn.
  • Prune your trees and shrubs to encourage healthy growth.

 

Many of these home maintenance items can be accomplished without the help of a professional, but never hesitate to call for assistance if a project is beyond your skill level, abilities or too time-consuming for you to manage on your own.  

 

 

 

Our Advantage

Client-focused and results-driven, we take an accommodating approach to working with our clients and a strategic approach to the market.