Most people's largest investment is their home. They need to do routine maintenance on this property to protect their investment. By doing regular maintenance you will make your home more efficient and prevent costly repairs. In addition, know the location, and how to use your shut-off valves and switches for gas, electric and water. This is very important in case of an emergence. Following is a list of maintenance tasks and frequency these should be done:
MAINTANCE TASK FREQUENCY
Check for foundation cracks Semi-annual
Verify no cracks and holes in siding Annual
Check weather stripping and caulking around doors and
windows Annual
Chec exterior paint Annual
Trim shrubs and trees Monthly
Protect outside water faucets prior to winter Annual
Clean gutters & downspouts Semi-annual
Clean leaves and mulch from under porches and decks Semi-annual
Pull mulch away from foundation Monthly
Check for moisture in crawl spaces Semi-annual
Drain water heater Annual
Clean chimney Annual
Change heating and cooling air filters Monthly
Check faucets and plumbing for drips and leaks Monthly
Check and/or clean dryer and stove hood vents Monthly
Inspect and/or repair grout in bathrooms and kitchen Annual
Change batteries in smoke detectors Semi-annual
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