SPRING THINGS
Spring is a good time to do a quick tune up of your home. Before things get busy for the summer, take a moment to make sure your home is humming along. Here’s a quick checklist of fixes to make now to save you time and money later.
Interior:
Check seals around windows, doors and bathtubs
Drain your water heater
Check and fix leaky faucets
Replace your HVAC filters
Clean out your dryer vent
Replace batteries in smoke detectors
Make sure you have a working fire extinguisher
Check basement walls for moisture or mold
Vacuum refrigerator condenser coils
Exterior:
Inspect the roof
Clean the gutters
Wash window exteriors and check screens for repairs
Check driveway and walks for repairs
Inspect deck and patio for warped, molded or splintered boards
Trim bushes and trees, or any vegetation near an air conditioning unit in particular
Remove leaves and other debris from lawn
Patch up your home’s paint job
Look for cracks or weak spots along the lower section of the exterior
And Say Yes to CRS. All of the above is thanks to the Certified Residential Specialist Council.
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