August 01 2022 0comment

Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For August

It may be the “Dog Days” of summer but there are still items to take care of around your home. Here are your Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For August:

General walk through: Clean gutters, check downspout extensions and foundation landscaping.

Finish up summer projects.

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

Change/clean air filter in furnace if using central air.

Check for insect/pest infestation: ants, bees, bats, etc. Apply appropriate pesticides or call a professional.

Trim trees and shrubbery to maintain clearance around house and remove any dead limbs.

If you’ve been putting off replacing your roof, now is a great time to do it. The weather’s perfect for roofing and many contractors are offering special deals. In this video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, host Stuart Keith meets with Andrew Larson from Larson Home Services. Learn about the components that go into a quality roofing system and watch as a GAF 50 Year Golden Pledge Roof is installed.

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