Get out the Ladder - Spring Maintenance

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Memorial Day has passed and summer is just around the corner.  You have probably started to put away the winter clothes and get yourself ready for summer, now it is time to do the same thing for your home.  If you do it now, you avoid headaches and save money in the future.  Here are a few items to take address: 

• Check out the Air Conditioner.  Check the filters, reset the thermostat and have the unit checked by a professional.  
• Get out the ladder and clean out the gutters.  Clean out the leaves and debris and run a hose in them to make sure there are no leaks and that water is coming out the downspouts.  They are often overlooked and get clogged.  It can cause big problems. 
• While, you are up there, do a visual inspection of the roof, chimney, etc.  If anything looks suspect, call an expert to check it out.  Fixing a small issue now, can avoid big problems and damage outside and inside in the future. 
• Turn on your irrigation system and run it through each zone.  Make sure you have no broken sprinkler heads; ensure that they are all oriented correctly and not blocked. 
• Inspect all windows and doors.  Look for gaps and holes around them that need caulk.  Fill them to keep the heat and bugs that show up in the summer out of your home. 
• Cut back any landscaping that is touching your home.  It will help prevent damage and control insects and critters.  
• If you have a fireplace, have the chimney inspected and swept now so it will be ready for next year with no surprises. 
• Clean the dryer vent, if it is a long vent have it professionally cleaned.  
• Power wash and reseal any outside surfaces that need resealing.  Clean the house, driveway, patios, decks, etc.  While at it take the grill apart and power wash it as well. 

Taking care of these types of items will help ensure that you can enjoy the summer and your home will stay in good condition.  Think of it as an annual checkup for your home. 

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