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Home Maintenance Schedule |
| Grounds and Yard |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As Needed |
| Drain outside water lines and hoses. |
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| Clean area wells, window wells, and storm drains |
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| Check driveways and sidewalks for cracks, yard for settlement and soil erosion. |
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| Check safety and reversing mechanism on electric garage door operators, adust if neeeded. |
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Doors and Windows
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Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As Needed |
| Check doors, windows, and trim for finish failure |
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| Check glazed openings for loose putty. |
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| Check for broken glass and damaged screens. |
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| Check and lubricate sindow hardware. |
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| Check weatherstripping for damge and tightness of fit. |
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| Check caulking at doors, windows, and all other openings and joints between dissimilar materials (like wood and masontry) |
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| Exterior Walls |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As Needed |
| Check masonry for cracks and loose joints. |
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| Check painted surfaces for paint failure |
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| Check siding and trim for damage and decay. |
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| Roof |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As Needed |
| Check for damaged or loose shingles, blistered roofing. |
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| Check underside of roof where accessible for water stains or dampness |
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| Check for damaged flashing. |
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| Check for damaged gutters, downspouts, hangers, strainers, and rust. |
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| Clean gutters and downspouts. |
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| Sweep debris from flat and low slope roofs. |
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| Evaluate roof for future replacement. |
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| Check vents, louvers, chimney caps and housings for bird nests, ect. |
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| Check fascias and soffits for paint failure and decay. |
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| Check antenna buy wires and supports. |
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| Check masonry chimneys |
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| Interior Surfaces |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As Needed |
| Check all joints in ceramic tile, laminated plastic, and similar surfaces. |
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| check grouting around tubs, showers and sinks |
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| Floors |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As Needed |
| Check for wear and damage, particularly where one material meets another. |
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| Evaluate for replacement or refinishing |
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| Plumbing |
Spring |
Fall |
Annual |
As Needed |
| Check flush valves, faucets, hose bibs, and supply and drainage piping, including those in basement and/or crawl space |
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| Check septic tank |
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| Check water heater |
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| Electrical Systems |
Spring |
Fall |
Annual |
As Needed |
| Check condition of lamp cords, extension cords, and plugs. Replace at first sign of wear or damage. |
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| Check exposed and overhead wiring for damage and missing insulation. Replace or repair as needed. |
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| If fuses blow or breakers trip frequently, call an electrician to locate the cause and make repairs. |
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| If you feel a slight shock or tingling from touching any appliance, disconnect it and make repairs. |
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| Test ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) |
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