Spring/Summer Home Maintenance Checklist – Get your house & yard in great shape!

  • Clean up yard debris
  • Fertilize your lawn
  • Maintain your lawn mower
  • Inspect your property for dangerous trees/branches
  • Consider spraying and feeding your trees
  • Wash or pressure wash anything outside that accumulated dirt or mildew over the winter. Sidewalks, siding, decks, etc.
  • Replace your air conditioning filter
  • Have air-conditioning system serviced.
  • Have your septic tank inspected and pumped by a professional.
  • Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors..
  • Change your Furnace’s filter at least every three months (or when dirty)
  • Inspect your roof. Check for any signs of damage that should be repaired.
  • Turn on/test your sprinkler system. Open the water valve inside your house if it was turned off for winter.
  • Test your Sump Pump. [Related article: amfam.com]
  • Switch back the direction of your Ceiling Fans if you reversed them for winter. Make sure the fan turns counter-clockwise.
  • Vacuum the lint from your dryer vent.

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