Spring is a great time to take a look at your home. Keeping up with minor repairs and upkeep on your home’s exterior will prevent pricier professional jobs and delay those inevitable overhauls. Here’s a quick list of things that should be checked at least once a year to make sure they’re working properly. Before the busy summer season starts is a great time to check these things out!
All Screens: Are they clean, in good repair, no holes?
Air conditioner: If you have one check the compressor, make sure the grills and filters are clean, do they need to be replaced?
Basement Sump Pump: If you have one make sure it is working properly
Circuit Breakers: Turn them all on and off.
Furnace Filter: Have your furnace serviced annually and make sure the filters are replaced.
Garage Door Tracks: Are they clean?
Porch and Deck: Do they need to be repainted? Any damage from the winter?
Roof: Checks for leaks, are the shingles in good condition?
Septic Tank: If you have one when was the last time it was pumped out. Check the area for any flooding or bad odors!
Sliding Door Tracks: Make sure they are cleaned out and the doors are sliding correctly.
Vent Duct of the Dryer: Check for dyer lint buildup.
Walkways and Outside Stairs: In good repair? Need painting or replacement?
Water Heater: Drain as necessary and check the relief valve.
Weather Stripping: This can be removed in the spring and reapplied in the winter.
Prevention is observation and observation if prevention. By keeping an eye on things your can prevent small problems from turning into disasters!
Nancy on the Home Front 