Home Maintenance Tips for Spring!
Spring is just around the corner (March 20!), and it’s the perfect time for some spring cleaning! Our Homebuyer Education Consultant Ann DiPetta gave us important seasonal tips on how to maintain our homes after the tough New York winters.
Those icicles are pretty, but they are dangerous and can damage our homes. As the snow melts, be sure to check your roofs and gutters and repair immediately to avoid additional problems. Here are some other items for your to-do list:
- Make sure attic has adequate ventilation
- Clean out the gutters
- Clean your stove and chimney (and get an inspection)
- Inspect caulking along window frames and re-caulk if necessary
- Clean windows and the tracks along window frames and sliding doors
- Turn on the water to hose bibs and check for leaks
- Check all smoke alarm batteries and replace if necessary
- Test all GFCI outlets
- Clear the patio of winter debris – warmer days are coming!
