Keep your House in Tip Top Shape with these Summer Home Maintenance Tips!

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Summer

Tips

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Avoid relative humidity levels above 40%

Use a dehumidifier to maintain levels below 60%

BasementMonitor

Humidity

Clean or Replace

And clean or replace ventilation system filters if necessary

Check Basement Floor Drain

Refill with water if necessary

Run Water in Unused Plumbing

To keep water in the trap

Deep Clean

Carpets and Rugs

Vacuum

Bathroom and Other Fan Grilles

VacuumLint from dryer duct and surrounding area

And outside vent hood too

Check Security

Of guardrails and handrails

Check Smooth FunctioningOf all windows

And lubricate as required

Inspect Window PuttyOn outside glass panes of older houses

And replace as required

Sand and Touch up Paint on Windows and Doors

Lubricate door hinges, and tighten screws as needed

Check and Replace Damaged Caulking and Weather-Stripping on Mechanical and Electrical Services

Including the doorway between garage and house

Also ensure the auto-reverse mechanism is properly adjusted

Lubricate garage door opener motor, chain, and other parts.

Also check for over-hanging tree branches and remove as needed

Inspect electrical service lines and check for water leakage along the conduit

Clean, replace, or refinish wood siding, too

Remove any plants and roots that contact or penetrate the siding or brick

Check shingles and flashings for signs of cracking and leakage

Check the condition of the roofNote any sagging, it may indicate structural problems

And the caulking between cap and chimney

Check the chimney cap

Also repair the walkway!

Repair the driveway as needed

Repair any damaged steps

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