Monthly and seasonal maintenance will not only help to maintain your home running efficiently they also help to protect your investments and prevent costly repairs. Below, you will see several tips and reminders of household maintenance you can do for the month of April 2016.
April 2016 Home Maintenance Tips
1. Check all Fire Extinguishers to make certain they are not outdated or damaged. The basic rule is one per level of your house plus one for your garage.
2. Change your filter in your heating system. Thirty days is definitely the longest you should wait, especially during peak usage months.
3. After it rains inspect your crawl space or basement for water. If you discover excessive moisture you may need to contact a waterproofing contractor to protect your investment.
4. Prepare your grill for the outdoor cooking season to begin. You can discover several easy methods on the internet, but good old fashion elbow grease and a mild detergent continues to be the preferred method.
5. Now’s a good time to examine every one of your screens, both your window screens and vent screens to the attic or crawlspace. Repair any tears or bent frames, to completely clean your screens, lay them on a picnic table or saw horses and scrub using a soft brush and mild detergent. Make sure they dry completely before replacing.
6. Check caulk and weather stripping around windows and door for damage and wear. Replace any material that may be no longer blocking air
2. Change your filter in your heating system. Thirty days is definitely the longest you should wait, especially during peak usage months.
3. After it rains inspect your crawl space or basement for water. If you discover excessive moisture you may need to contact a waterproofing contractor to protect your investment.
4. Prepare your grill for the outdoor cooking season to begin. You can discover several easy methods on the internet, but good old fashion elbow grease and a mild detergent continues to be the preferred method.
5. Now’s a good time to examine every one of your screens, both your window screens and vent screens to the attic or crawlspace. Repair any tears or bent frames, to completely clean your screens, lay them on a picnic table or saw horses and scrub using a soft brush and mild detergent. Make sure they dry completely before replacing.
6. Check caulk and weather stripping around windows and door for damage and wear. Replace any material that may be no longer blocking air
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