{"id":84621,"date":"2018-10-11T12:54:51","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T16:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=84621"},"modified":"2018-10-11T12:54:51","modified_gmt":"2018-10-11T16:54:51","slug":"home-maintenance-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cweetest.com\/index.php\/2018\/10\/11\/home-maintenance-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Home in Working Order: A Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your home is likely one of your biggest investments. Taking care of it properly is essential. The chores and tasks necessary to maintain a home throughout the year can seem daunting, but they\u2019re easier if broken down into seasonal duties.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t have the time or physical ability to tackle these must-dos yourself, refer to our home maintenance checklist below when you hire handymen.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-84981\" src=\"https:\/\/cweetest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1070990510-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Spring<\/h3>\n<p>At the start of spring, many homeowners are eager to do a little cleaning. This season is the perfect time to empty closets, wax floors, give carpets a deep shampoo and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are some good spring cleaning actions you can take to care for your home:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give the grounds an overhaul. Start cleaning by<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>raking up leaves<\/li>\n<li>turning outside faucets on if you\u2019ve turned them off for winter<\/li>\n<li>inspecting trees for illness or dead branches<\/li>\n<li>re-seeding your lawn<\/li>\n<li>planting perennials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Tend to your home\u2019s exterior by<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>looking for and filling cracks in concrete<\/li>\n<li>fixing broken rain gutters<\/li>\n<li>giving your home a power wash<\/li>\n<li>touching up paint<\/li>\n<li>cleaning windows<\/li>\n<li>repairing patios and decks<\/li>\n<li>treating pool water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Look after the inside of your home by<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>inspecting HVAC systems<\/li>\n<li>draining your boiler<\/li>\n<li>giving plumbing a once-over<\/li>\n<li>checking your chimney<\/li>\n<li>replacing batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-84991\" src=\"https:\/\/cweetest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1077117455-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Summer<\/h3>\n<p>Summer is the time when you probably want to enjoy your home, not clean or repair it. Take a bit of time at the start of the season to tidy and patch up so you can spend the rest of the summer relaxing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We recommend these summer home maintenance tips:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Prepare your grounds by<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>mowing your lawn (but not too short so you expose weeds)<\/li>\n<li>pulling weeds<\/li>\n<li>watering plants<\/li>\n<li>checking the functionality of sprinklers<\/li>\n<li>cleaning your pool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Make exterior home repairs and touch-ups by<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>painting or staining your porch<\/li>\n<li>cleaning windows<\/li>\n<li>hosing or sweeping your fa\u00e7ade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>The inside of your home can be summertime-ready by<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>wiping down ceiling fans<\/li>\n<li>cleaning air conditioning filters<\/li>\n<li>repairing weather stripping<\/li>\n<li>evaluating your family emergency plan<\/li>\n<li>deterring and treating for insects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-84971\" src=\"https:\/\/cweetest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_726898579-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Fall<\/h3>\n<p>When leaves start turning shades of red, orange and gold, it\u2019s time to begin preparing your home for crisp weather.<\/p>\n<p>There isn\u2019t a huge to-do list for fall, just some simple steps to make sure your home is prepped for the upcoming colder months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Tend to your grounds in fall by<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>planting perennials<\/li>\n<li>re-seeding the lawn<\/li>\n<li>inspecting trees for dead branches and illness<\/li>\n<li>watering plants<\/li>\n<li>raking leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>The inside of your home will be fall-ready after you<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>get the central heating serviced<\/li>\n<li>check the furnace and ductwork for energy efficiency<\/li>\n<li>call a plumber for a radiator and boiler check-up<\/li>\n<li>sweep the chimney<\/li>\n<li>make sure all doors and windows are draft-free<\/li>\n<li>inspect smoke and carbon monoxide detectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-84951\" src=\"https:\/\/cweetest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_113491819-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" \/>Winter<\/h3>\n<p>Winter is usually the time to hunker down. Ensure your home is ideal for getting cozy by tackling to-dos you\u2019ve put aside during summer and fall. Anticipate how harsh weather will impact your home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Start with:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>Winterizing your grounds by<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>making sure the snow blower is working<\/li>\n<li>stocking up on supplies like ice melt and shovels<\/li>\n<li>looking for signs of potential ice dams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>Batten up the inside of your home by<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>putting a new filter on the heating system<\/li>\n<li>inspecting pipes<\/li>\n<li>having a backup generator<\/li>\n<li>stocking supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Throughout the year, check stocks of batteries and light bulbs. Give rugs and furniture a good vacuum and do periodic checks for mold and insects. 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