Is Your Home Ready For Summer?

A big part of home ownership is home maintenance. Just like your car, you have to keep your home “serviced” to keep it in tip top shape and keep the value of your home as high as possible. As the seasons change there are certain things that should be done around the house.

According to Jeff Henson, Owner of Homeowner Helper, Inc, the best thing you can do for your home is to inspect it and keep watch for problems. Walk around your house and look for damage from the winter, excessive wear or anything else that does not look right to you. It is always cheaper to fix something that you identify early instead of letting it go to the point that more extensive repairs are needed. You would be surprised at the number of simple fixes that can be found early by just walking around your house.

The top four things that Homeowner Helper, Inc suggests you do for summer are:

1. Power wash the wood exterior of your home to remove built up dirt, mold and mildew. Removing all of this debris will help the longevity of the wood and brighten the home’s exterior.
2. Make sure that all of your gutters are clear and be sure that the water is directed away from the house. Keeping the gutters clear avoids leaks into your home and directing the water from the house helps to prevent seepage and the formation of mold from standing water against your home.
3. Have your A/C unit cleaned and checked and change the filter. These steps will prolong the life of your A/C unit, cut down on Allergens and keep your A/C running efficiently saving you money on your electric bill.
4. Treat the perimeter of your home with a non-toxic insecticide to keep the pests from getting into your home.

These simple and inexpensive steps done upfront can save you a lot of money later. 

Following some basic rules can keep your home one of the best on the block. Check out my next blog when we talk about some real estate trends and feel the pulse of what’s going out there in the market.

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