summer home maintenance: getting the most out of sunny days
The dog days of summer are fast approaching have you prepared your home for the warmest months of the year? Completing your home maintenance checklist now leaves more time to relax and enjoy the summer sun. You’ll also want to complete these tasks before it gets too hot! Follow along using our handy to-do list to ensure your home stays in excellent condition for years to come! Indoor Maintenance
Outdoor Maintenance
The last thing you’ll want to do when the weather is nice is be stuck inside, so let’s start from the inside and work our way out! Here are a few items that will need your attention inside the home:
Now let’s go outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Make sure you are taking regular breaks and staying hydrated if it’s hot out! Here is your outdoor checklist:
• Replace and/or clean all filters in your home (range hood, furnace, HRV) • Check the sealing around windows and doors • Check and test the sump pump • Air out a damp basement on a dry, sunny day • Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors • Check exhaust fans • Check and reset GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) • Inspect doors and locks • Clean bathroom drains and showerheads • Clean and wash windows • Ensure proper humidity in your home
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• Check sheds and garages • Check garage door tracks and lubricate bearings • Check exhaust vents at exterior are clear of any debris • Check roof, valleys and shingles • Inspect air conditioning unit and clean air conditioner filter • Inspect driveways and walkways (wash and keep clean) • Wash porch and patio/deck • Wash exterior side of windows • Turn outdoor hose bibs back on • Ensure downspout extensions are connected and are pointed away from the foundation walls • Check exterior finishes • Clean out gutters and downspouts
