Spring Home Maintenance Tips
Information from houselogic.com
Key maintenance tasks to perform:
• Monitor your gutters and drainage - During the winter, a lot of debris an other junk can get stuck in your gutters and affect the drainage of the gutters when spring rolls around. Key things to look for when inspecting your gutters are blockages, bending or damages to the gutters, and places where water is being expelled incorrectly. Most simple gutter damage can be easily fixed.
• Inspect your roof and chimney for winter damage - Make sure to look for loose bricks on the chimney and decaying material in your fireplace. If you suspect a problem, call a roofing contractor or a chimney sweep certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America for repairs.
• Schedule your spring air conditioning service - You are probably going to be using your air conditioner a lot this spring and summer. It's important to make sure that it is in perfect working condition because air conditioners go through a lot of wear and tear. If you have a contractor that handles your air conditioner then call them now and set up an appointment to be cool this spring.
• Check kids’ outdoor play areas - Cleaning and maintaining the area where your children will be playing for the next six months is so important. Make sure to examine any playground equipment, such as swingsets, slides and monkey bars, for loose screws, splinters and other possible dangers.
• Check out your attic - It is important to check the attic for leaks, mold and other areas that might be in disrepair due to a harsh winter.
Making sure everything in your house is clean and in tip-top shape during the spring and summer months is important for every homeowner. It will allow you to enjoy the beautiful weather without worrying about the state of your home. It also will set you up for the harsher weather of the autumn and winter months and protect your house from wear and tear.
Wish I would have found this home maintenance guide a couple of months ago but I don't think it matters too much. Spring and summer are pretty similar! And if you need another place for home repair guides and improvement ideas, I would recommend HouseLogic's website.
ReplyDeleteWe're getting our air conditioning looked at, and we got the drains cleaned out last week. I didn't think about checking the attic, we haven't been up there in years. The kids play on their play set almost year round, so that's probably still okay. Thanks for all the great tips, it's been helpful! http://centraltexasheatingandair.com/
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