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Maintenace Monday: 4 Tasks Veteran Homeowners Know You Gotta Do in March

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Charles Stallions Real Estate Services 610125

March madness is here — not the basketball kind, but the home kind.

It's that time of year when Gulf Coast homeowners who've been through a few winters know that to be at the top of their game, they have to be proactive. Here are four things they always do:

#1 Patch Up the Bare Spots in the LawnBoy playing in the lawn sprinkler at home

 

#2 Inspect the Roof and Siding (Using Binoculars!)

Your home's outer coat — its roof and siding — takes a major beating during severely cold weather. March's slightly warmer temps make it an ideal time to look for early signs of roof problems — before they become money-gobblers.

Grab some binoculars (it's safer than climbing on the roof and a time-saver) and start looking for signs of damage:

  • Loose or curling shingles
  • Damaged gutters
  • Peeling paint
  • Cracks in the foundation

And start scheduling repairs before the damage gets more extensive.

#3 Put Up Window Screens

They last longer if you remove and store them for the winter (plus windows without screens will let in more warming rays of sunshine).

But regardless of whether you removed them last fall, now's the time to repair any holes, frames, or loose screens so you can open your windows for a fresh, clean breeze that's bug-free.

#4 Replace Batteries in Smoke Detectors

They should be changed once a year.

And if you're pressing the "test" button to see if it works, know this: That button tests the alarm sound — not whether the device actually detects smoke. (To see if it can detect smoke, light a match, then blow it out holding the stream of smoke near the device. If it goes off, it works.)

GABRIELA BARKHO

Gabriela Barkhois a New York City-based digital and print reporter. When she's not covering the latest in home tech gadgets, she can be found looking for a fresh baguette.  

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Comments (1)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Charles - a regular home maintenance routine can provide long-term peace of mind for any property owner.   

Mar 07, 2023 03:19 AM