Monthly Home Maintenance Tips – June

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General walk through – check exterior gardens, downspouts and

extensions, foundation landscaping.

 

Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke and fire alarms.

 

Change air filter, close dampers on lower returns if using central air.

 

Check basement for dryness; run dehumidifier and check sump

hole and pump, if applicable.

 

Apply water treatment to treated exterior wood such as decks, railings

and porches. Prime and paint any exposed bare wood where paint

has peeled.

 

Inspect roof, check attic for moisture stains and damaged insulation

and make sure good ventilation is maintained.

 

Check flashing around chimney and caulk or apply roofing cement

where necessary.

 

Apply lawn treatment and fertilizer. Core aerate your lawn if

excessive thatch exists.

 

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