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Maintenance For Your Home & Grounds
SEASONAL PLANNER
SUMMER MAINTENANCE
Warm weather is here (for a few months anyway) and it’s time to tackle summer maintenance around the home. Remember, keeping a home functioning and looking good means staying on top of little things and heading off big problems as much as possible
Decks
It is important to take time once a year to thoroughly clean, repair (reset nail or screw heads) and reseal them. If you want to stain your deck, this is an optimal time to do that, too. Inspect your deck closely for popped nails, wobbly or broken rails, or structural problems with the stairs or supports. Repair them to keep your deck safe for everyone to enjoy.
Landscaping
Trim your shrubbery away from the homes siding and get rid of fallen limbs and debris.
Walkways and Patios
Inspect your sidewalks, paths and patios for cracks, breaks or uneven surfaces. If your patios and walkways are made of cement, have them resurfaced. Fill in barren gravel paths with a fresh supply of stones. Replace broken bricks or stepping stones and secure those that are loose.
Foundation
Inspect the foundation for breaks in the vent screens that could allow unwanted pests under your home. Be sure the foundation vents are open, and or the vent blocks are removed to allow adequate cross – flow of air in your crawlspace.
Fences & Gates
Repair any loose or damaged boards, and fix any gates to make sure they open/close and lock easily.
Clean the exterior
Wash the exterior of your house using ordinary garden hose pressure and a mild detergent.
Roof
Inspect and repair any loose or damaged shingles. While you're up there, clean the gutters and valleys if you haven't already done so.
Preserve your home's value and avoid major repairs by performing regular maintenance tasks each season. Keep a season-by-season schedule posted somewhere handy for reference.
Steve Coats
Owner/Inspector
"Inspecting Properties As If We Were Going To Own Them Ourselves"
