Owning a home can be challenging adventure and a great blessing! Taking care of your home properly could be viewed as a part-time job. From maintaining the air conditioner and furnace to cleaning and simple home repair, there is always lots to do. Here is a seasonal checklist to make sure you don’t miss anything:
AUTUMN: Generally, temperatures decrease across the country in this season and it is a good time to winterize your home. Here are some of the major tasks that need to be handled.
* Turn on your furnace to see if it is functioning properly. Expect a bit of a musty smell, which is easily cleared out by opening windows. Purchase and change furnace filters. If there is a repair necessary, make an appointment with a trusted heating and cooling company sooner, rather than later.
* Purchase draft blockers for any doors or windows that need them. Also, check and seal all windows and outdoor structures that are in need.
* If you live in an area where it is necessary, switch your windows to storm windows.
* Be sure your ceiling fan blades are spinning clockwise which will drive warm air downward.
* Perform a plumbing check throughout your home. Look for leaks that need fixing. Wrap any pipes that need to be guarded from freezing temperatures.
* Clean out all gutters and dispose of yard debris. Stack usable fire wood.
WINTER: You will delight in the beauty of winter since you have already wisely completed your fall chores. Make a fire and some hot chocolate to drink!
* If you do not own smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors, you may want to install some. This is also a smart time of year to replace all the batteries in any detectors that you have.
* Make sure your fire extinguisher is working too.
SPRING: This time of year the world seems to collectively stretch and yawn. Time to get outdoors!
* Clean every room thoroughly. Sort, reorganize and give away unwanted items.
* Have your chimney swept.
* Turn on the air conditioner and make sure it is cold and working well.
* Create an outdoor space and bring out the patio furniture.
SUMMER: Enjoy kicking back in your outdoor space and consuming barbecue with family and friends!
* Install a bug zapper to help keep insects under control.
* Do any big tasks, such as plumbing upgrades during this season.
Everyone in the family benefits from a well kept home.
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