- Inspect your house exterior for loose or rotted siding. Power wash siding or brick. This will help get rid of any dust, dirt, tree sap, bird droppings, etc., that leave your home looking less than its best.
- Repair and repaint any chipped, cracking or faded exterior paint. Besides improving your home’s curb appeal, it will also help protect it from the elements.
- Wash windows inside and out. You’ll be amazed how much more light will stream in and how much clearer your view will be.
- Check brick tuckpointing. Also, inspect foundation for cracks or leaks. Foundation cracks can create an entry point for groundwater, insects and radon gas. Repair as needed.
- Have air conditioner checked and serviced. Regular A/C maintenance can extend the life of your unit and can reduce the need for costly A/C repairs.
- Check windows for leaks. Recaulk seals on doors and windows. This can help increase your home’s energy efficiency.
- Power wash and reseal your wood deck. This will help prevent any wood from splitting, graying or cracking.
- Clean out gutters and downspouts. Summer storms and high winds can deposit debris in your gutters. Even though this is generally considered a job for spring and fall, summer is also recommended to keep a heavy rain from overflowing your gutters and damaging your roof and soffit.
- Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct. Without some maintenance, clogged lint and dust in your dryer vents could cause a house fire.
- Inspect outdoor furniture and play equipment. Reinforce, tighten and re-stain, reseal or repaint as needed.
- Check the lawn sprinklers to be sure that the foundation receives even watering to avoid foundation issues. Settlement or heaving of the foundation is a common occurrence and the best prevention is to ensure that the foundation remains equally moist year round.
- Inspect fencing. Reinforce, replace bad boards, re-stain, reseal or repaint as needed.
