Information from Irons Brothers Construction
Even when the sun is out, there are still necessary chores to keep your house in tip top shape.
Inside the house:
- Air conditioner - clean the air filter
- Bath fans - clean and check for mold/mildew
- Range hood - clean filters if needed
- Sump pump - test to see if working
- Whole house fan - check, clean, replace filters
- Wood stove - schedule a professional cleaning
- Attic - check for signs of leaking and pests (bee hives)
- Basement - check for leaks, cracks, mildew, mold, rot
- Crawl space - check for pests/wildlife, check insulation & vapor barrier
Outside the house:
- Exterior of house - finish painting, caulking, and puttying
- Roofs/gutters - have roof and gutters cleaned
- Decks/patios - finish sealing as needed
- Ground cover and landscape - implement your summer maintenance schedule
- Sprinklers - check for leaks
Photo of house courtesy Jack Malek, Shoreline Windermere Real Estate
Try the Gutter Clutter Buster, wet/dry vac attachment tool & kit, to vacuum out rain gutters from the ground. Stay off ladders and on the ground!
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