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4 SEASONS HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Early fall □ Yard clean up: Rake leaves, remove branches, clear flower beds □ Fertilize lawn, sow grass seed if needed □ Inspect gutters and downspouts for damage □ Check roof for damage and inspect yard for missing shingles □ Trim tree branches away from the roof and gutters □ Change furnace air filter (should be done monthly) □ Inspect fireplace, hire a chimney cleaning service
Late fall □ Remove remaining leaves or branches from yard □ Clean out gutters □ Check windows and doors for cold air infiltration, install weatherstripping and caulk as needed □ Remove screens, install storm windows □ Insulate pipes in unheated areas of the home □ Put away lawn equipment and hoses □ Wrap outdoor spigots, winterize irrigation □ Cover grill and patio furniture □ Maintenance lawn mower and store for winter □ Change furnace air filter and maintenance home heating system
Tip: Schedule a home energy assessment in the fall to determine where cold air is entering your home. Assessors use infrared cameras and other high-tech tools to find air leaks and stop them.
Winter □ Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors □ Flush water heater to remove sediment □ Change furnace air filter □ Check space heaters and other heating devices to ensure safe operation □ Inspect roof and gutters for ice dams □ Check ceilings for water stains □ Patch holes and cracks in drywall □ Touch-up interior paint
TIP: Change the furnace filter on a monthly basis to improve your home’s indoor air quality and help your system run efficiently and optimally.
Spring □ Mow lawn or schedule service with a lawn care provider □ Fertilize lawn, sow grass seed □ Unpack grill and patio furniture □ Clean gutters and downspouts □ Check roof for damage □ Remove storm windows, install screens □ Maintenance A/C □ Test sump pump and backup battery
TIP: Schedule a home energy assessment in the fall to determine where cold air is entering your home. Assessors use infrared cameras and other high-tech tools to find air leaks and stop them.
4 SEASONS HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Summer □ Water lawn, maintain landscaping □ Check siding for damage, pressure-wash if necessary □ Touch up exterior paint □ Check roof integrity after major storm □ Inspect driveways, patio and sidewalks for cracks and damage □ Inspect deck and wooden structures for rot □ Check roof eves, soffits and home exterior for animal nesting □ Inspect trees for problematic limbs □ Maintenance garage door
TIP: Be aware of roofing scammers who appear after major storms. If your roof is damaged due to hail or wind damage, use extreme caution when hiring a contractor and avoid out-of-town companies or deals that sound too good to be true.
HOW
□ Ladder □ Lawn Equipment: Lawn mower, rake, fertilizer, hedge clippers, shovel □ Tool set: Hammer, screwdrivers, measuring tape, wrenches, pliers, level, nails □ Duct tape □ Flashlight □ Paint brush, roller, paint scraper
CAN HELP
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