Winter Home Maintenance
Winter is a good time to take a break from outdoor maintenance and focus on the interior condition of your home. This is also a great time to make a “wish list” of larger projects you’d like to do in the coming year or two. We can assist you by estimating project budgets, setting priorities and formulating a timeline for completion.
While minor, the tasks below go a long way in keeping your home in tip-top shape.
- Check & replace caulking around kitchen & bathroom sinks, showers & tubs.
- Test smoke & CO alarms monthly. Repair/replace as needed.
- Clean light fixtures, carefully dust off light bulbs, replace burnt-out bulbs.
- Vacuum & dust off bathroom fans, ceiling fans & heat registers.
- Clean kitchen stove exhaust fan.
- Pull out & clean sides of stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer & dryer.
- Clean lint out of dryer venting.
- Vacuum refrigerator condenser coils.
- Tighten loose screws on doors, drawers, cabinetry, handrails & furniture.
- Clean out closets.
- Add more efficient shelving or storage accessories in closets, basement or garage.
- Hang up different pictures or mirrors as an easy way to give your interior a new look.
- Clean window coverings, dust blinds, repair blind & drapery cords.
- Monitor humidity levels in your home. Excessive condensation on windows can indicate a problem.
- Make an inventory of home contents for insurance purposes. A video camera is helpful. Simply shoot video and add commentary as you go. Store the data in another location, such as in a safe deposit box.
Our technicians can assist with all your winter maintenance tasks. Contact us today to schedule a visit.