Spring /
Summer Home Repair and Maintenance Checklist
Every home
owner has a To Do List, but most never get around To Doing it.
Check out our suggested Spring / Summer home repair and maintenance
list. Simple things that can be done to eliminate the need for a large
home repair bill down the road. And if you are like most people and
simply don't have the time nor inclination to tackle these small
projects,
contact Rod.
You don't need to call in several craftsmen to do the odd jobs around
the house, ONE CALL DOES IT ALL. |
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Windows and Doors |
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Repair cracked
windows |
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Putty, caulk or add
weather-stripping as needed |
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Clean and lubricate
window channels for smoother sliding |
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Clean and install
screen windows and doors |
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Basement |
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Check for and seal
cracks and leaks in walls and floor |
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Clean vents and
ensure proper operation |
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Test, clean and
lubricate sump pump |
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Discard accumulated
junk |
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Smoke Detector |
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Test and replace
batteries |
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Porch, Patio and
Deck |
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Clean and seal deck |
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Check wood for signs
of rotting, replace boards where necessary |
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Take out outdoor
furniture |
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Exterior Walls |
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Check for missing or
loose siding |
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Caulk joints and
minor cracks |
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Look for deteriorated
finishes to preserve wood |
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Touch-up painting or
paint entirely |
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Repair brick & mortar
damage |
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Exterior Plumbing |
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Turn on sprinkler
system and other lines |
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Connect all hoses to
outside spigots |
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Roof |
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Repair damaged soffit
panels |
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Gutters |
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Clean gutters |
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Install gutter guards |
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Attic |
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Check vent openings
for nests and other blockage |
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Make sure vents
and/or attic fans work properly |
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Look for signs of
roof or flashing leaks on rafters and insulation |
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Fall
Winter Checklist |