Happy May! Here’s your home maintenance checklist for this month: - Clean gutters. Inspect gutters to ensure all spikes, straps, and clips are tightly fastened. Use a garden hose to flush debris from downspouts. Make sure downspouts or splashbacks direct water at least three feet away from the foundation. - Wash windows, inside and out, using a solution made from three tablespoons of nonsudsy ammonia to 1 gallon of water. Dont work in the direct sun – the solution will dry too fast and streak. To clean windows with real (not removable) grills, use a hacksaw to cut a squeegee so it fits the windowpanes exactly. - Have central air-conditioning unit checked according to the recommendations of the units manufacturer. Replace the filter in the forced-air system. Clean debris from condenser or heat pump located outside. - Remove mineral deposits from faucet aerators and showerheads by soaking parts in white vinegar and scrubbing with an old toothbrush. - Have swimming pools cleaned. Inspect and service pool liners and filters. - Shop for seasonal sales on air-conditioning units and window fans. - Dust ceiling fan blades. - Set thermostats and automatic sprinkler system to adjust for weather changes.
Posted on: Thu, 01 May 2014 17:40:00 +0000
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