Home Maintenance

The reality of owning a home is that very few things are maintenance free.  To help you manage your homes requirements, here are some tips and tasks as referenced from www.homeinspectorlocator.com.  Consider visiting the link for more in depth and specific information
One time tasks
1. Locate and mark the shut-offs for the heating, electrical and plumbing systems
2. Install smoke detectors as necessary
3. Change the locks on all doors
4. Remove or repair trip hazards such as broken walks, or driveways, loose carpet or flooring
5. Have all chimneys inspected and serviced before operating
6. Remove any wood/soil contact to prevent rotting and insect damage

Regular Maintenance
1. Clean gutters in spring and fall
2. Check for damaged roofing twice a year
3. Service furnace or boiler yearly
4. Check furnace filters, humidifiers and any electronic air cleaners monthly
5. Check bathtub and shower caulking monthly and repair promptly if needed
6. If in a climate prone to freezing, shut off outdoor water faucets in the fall
7. Cut back trees and shrubs from the house walls, roof and air conditioning system as needed

Of course, these suggestions are by no means the be all and end all of home maintenance.  But it is a good place to get started.

Sandy Bliven, your 24/7 e-PRO Concierge!
Named #1 Realtor in State RI for Coldwell Banker 2011 & Recipient of"The Circle of Excellence Award" - 3rd Top Producer in South County and e-PRO Certified Concierge.
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3 Comments on Home Maintenance, we all gotta do it...............don't let it go, you'll be sorry!

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2009
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Thanks for the tips Sandy.  Sometimes even Realtors need to be reminded of how to keep their own homes in order.
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Hey, hey.  If everyone did that stuff I might be out of a job!
9:29am • #2
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What great advice, Sandy!  A property that shows well is a property that sells well.   Jim, LOL!  You sound like you will never be out of a job!  Thanks for the post, Sandy!
9:45am • #3


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