Winter Tips
Here are a few things you can do to keep your home and garden in tip-top shape this Winter:
- Move furniture around to change the foot traffic areas in rooms helping save wear and tear on carpets.
- Have your heating and cooling systems professionally inspected.
- Refer to our section “Caring for Your Home”
- Test, clean and replace batteries in smoke detectors.
- Lubricate interior door hinges.
Autumn Tips
Here are a few things you can do to keep your home and garden in tip-top shape this autumn:
- Plant new lawn and fertilize.
- If you live in a climate with below freezing temperatures, remove your garden hose from the outside faucet to prevent water from freezing in the line and bursting your pipes.
- Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space under the dryer.
Summer Tips
Here are a few things you can do to keep your home and garden in tip-top shape this summer:
- If you live in a multi-level home, adjust the vents to evenly cool it.
- Partially close the vents on the lower level so more cool air will be directed to the upper level.
- Inspect and repaint French doors and wood doors.
- Drain your water heater to remove sediment.
- Clean wood-burning fireplaces.
- Have your carpets professionally cleaned.
Spring Tips
Here are a few things you can do to keep your home and garden in tip-top shape this spring:
- Clean your gutters and down spouts.
- Inspect exterior paint. Repaint if necessary, using the same color.
- If your home has a wood exterior, expect to repaint every two to four years. (You'll need to repaint more frequently if the walls receive direct sunlight in the morning and mid-afternoon.)
- Check driveways and walks for frost damage.
