Your Summer Honey-Do List

Your summer honey-do list or do it yourself .  There's always something to do around the house when you are a homeowner, but sometimes you just don't think of everything, so here's a list to help you get started.. 

1. Call for exterminator service, those pesky pest get pretty active in the summer.
2. Check the chimney and roof vents for obstructions, such as nests and leaves.
3. Check security of all the guardrails and handrails inside and out.
4. Check functioning of all the windows and lubricate as needed.
5. Check the condition of all the shingles for possible repair or replacement
6. Deep clean carpets and rugs.
7. Disconnect the dryer duct and vacuum lint from inside, the areas surrounding your clothes dryer and your dyers' vent hood outside.
8. Ensure that the ground around your home slopes away from the foundation so that water does not pool there.
9. Examine all roof flashings and roof joints for signs of cracking or leakage.
10. Examine windows and doors for hot air leaks.
11. If you have a plumbing fixture that is rarely used, run some water to keep water in the trap.
12. Inspect and touch up caulk around windows, doors, thresholds and roof penetrations.
13. Inspect electrical service lines for secure attachment where they enter your house, and make sure there is no water leakage into the house along the electrical conduit.
14. Lubricate automatic garage door opener motor, chain and hardware
15. Lubricate door hings and tighten screws on hings and hardware as needed.
16. Remove any plants or roots that contact the exterior your home and utility lines.
17. Replace air filters each month.
18. Vacuum all bathroom and utility fan grills
19. Water around your foundation evenly for 15 minutes a day, 3x a week.

AND #20!!!

Grab your favorite beverage, head out to your favorite spot and relax.  After all it is summer