Summer Home Maintenance

It is important to work on your home maintenance according to the season. This checklist will help you keep track of important home maintenance tasks, especially during your first year in a new home. This is simply a recommendation, so make it work for you!

Summer

• Install ceiling fans to cut cooling costs, or reverse the direction of existing fans. Run your fans counterclockwise in the warm months, and clockwise in the cool months.
• Inspect the roof for missing, loose, or damaged shingles. You don’t always have to climb up there to do this. In some cases, you can do this from the ground with binoculars.
• Clean the roof and gutters of leaves and moss.
• Fix large cracks in concrete or asphalt driveways. Do this during warm weather, when you can expect a few dry days for proper curing time.
• Inspect air conditioners, and replace the filter if necessary.
• Have the fireplace inspected and the chimney swept. You’ll likely pay less for these services by doing it in the offseason.
• Clean and repair or replace window and patio door screens.

Most importantly, enjoy your new home! Taking care of these few maintenance jobs will help you love your home for many years to come.  

*Courtesy of Zillow.com

 

* Specific loan program availability and requirements may vary. Please get in touch with your mortgage advisor for more information.