Change the filters in your HVAC four times per year. This is especially important in the early spring when pollen begins to trigger seasonal allergies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Semiannually:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe beginning and middle of each year are great times to check these items off your list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Clean dirt and debris from window rails and along the bottom of window frames.<\/li>
- Spray window rails and guides with a dry silicone lubricant.<\/li>
- Test smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors (and replace them yearly).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Annually:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTake care of these items at the beginning of each year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Interior
- Inspect all trim material and toilets\/tubs for gaps. Apply caulking as needed.<\/li>
- Inspect caulking around all windows and fill as needed.<\/li>
- Address scuffs or stains on walls, doors, or trim.<\/li>
- Inspect floor and shower tiles for missing or cracked grout and replace or repair as needed.<\/li>
- Check all exterior thresholds and adjust if light is showing under an exterior door.<\/li>
- Check and clean dryer exhaust as needed with a long flexible brush.<\/li>
- Flush the water heater as required. <\/li>
- Unscrew and clean aerator filters at the tips of all shower heads and faucets. Replace as needed.<\/li>
- Replace smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Exterior
- Inspect the roof, including all penetrations (vents, pipes, and scuppers), for cracks or damages. Reseal as necessary using the correct materials, per your home\u2019s roofing application. Call a licensed roofer to provide this service for you if needed.<\/li>
- Clean roof scuppers, gutters, and downspouts.<\/li>
- Clean window weep holes along the bottom of all window frames and sliding doors.<\/li>
- Walk around your home, check the exterior walls for cracks, and repair as needed using correct materials.<\/li>
- Touch up damaged or peeling paint.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Following these guidelines will go a long way to helping you protect your valuable home investment and avoid unexpected problems. With a little TLC, you\u2019ll get more enjoyment from your home for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Annually:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTake care of these items at the beginning of each year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Interior
- Inspect all trim material and toilets\/tubs for gaps. Apply caulking as needed.<\/li>
- Inspect caulking around all windows and fill as needed.<\/li>
- Address scuffs or stains on walls, doors, or trim.<\/li>
- Inspect floor and shower tiles for missing or cracked grout and replace or repair as needed.<\/li>
- Check all exterior thresholds and adjust if light is showing under an exterior door.<\/li>
- Check and clean dryer exhaust as needed with a long flexible brush.<\/li>
- Flush the water heater as required. <\/li>
- Unscrew and clean aerator filters at the tips of all shower heads and faucets. Replace as needed.<\/li>
- Replace smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Exterior
- Inspect the roof, including all penetrations (vents, pipes, and scuppers), for cracks or damages. Reseal as necessary using the correct materials, per your home\u2019s roofing application. Call a licensed roofer to provide this service for you if needed.<\/li>
- Clean roof scuppers, gutters, and downspouts.<\/li>
- Clean window weep holes along the bottom of all window frames and sliding doors.<\/li>
- Walk around your home, check the exterior walls for cracks, and repair as needed using correct materials.<\/li>
- Touch up damaged or peeling paint.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Following these guidelines will go a long way to helping you protect your valuable home investment and avoid unexpected problems. With a little TLC, you\u2019ll get more enjoyment from your home for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Inspect all trim material and toilets\/tubs for gaps. Apply caulking as needed.<\/li>
- Inspect caulking around all windows and fill as needed.<\/li>
- Address scuffs or stains on walls, doors, or trim.<\/li>
- Inspect floor and shower tiles for missing or cracked grout and replace or repair as needed.<\/li>
- Check all exterior thresholds and adjust if light is showing under an exterior door.<\/li>
- Check and clean dryer exhaust as needed with a long flexible brush.<\/li>
- Flush the water heater as required. <\/li>
- Unscrew and clean aerator filters at the tips of all shower heads and faucets. Replace as needed.<\/li>
- Replace smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Exterior
- Inspect the roof, including all penetrations (vents, pipes, and scuppers), for cracks or damages. Reseal as necessary using the correct materials, per your home\u2019s roofing application. Call a licensed roofer to provide this service for you if needed.<\/li>
- Clean roof scuppers, gutters, and downspouts.<\/li>
- Clean window weep holes along the bottom of all window frames and sliding doors.<\/li>
- Walk around your home, check the exterior walls for cracks, and repair as needed using correct materials.<\/li>
- Touch up damaged or peeling paint.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Following these guidelines will go a long way to helping you protect your valuable home investment and avoid unexpected problems. With a little TLC, you\u2019ll get more enjoyment from your home for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Exterior
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