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Prepare For Warmer Weather With These Home Maintenance Tips

3/21/2018

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“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”

Here are five things you can do to get yourself and your property all set for the season.

  1. Give your home’s exterior a check-up. This includes your roof, gutters, downspouts, and even your paint. Look for shingles that have come loose, or spots where any have blown away. You’ll want to get those fixed as soon as possible, before moisture starts getting in. Gutters and downspouts should be clear of debris, and if winter weather has worn your home’s paint down in spots, touch it up because exposed wood can lead to rot. Don’t forget your windows, either. Give them a good cleaning, and while you’re at it, make sure the screens are intact and the seals are still solid.
  2. Prepare for extreme weather. The maintenance tips above will help with that, but it’s important for you and your family to be as ready as your home. Make sure you have an emergency survival kit and a disaster plan so everyone knows what to do when something unexpected happens. Learn about what to do both before and after heavy rains, hail, flooding, and tornadoes whether you think you’re at risk or not.
  3. Get your outdoor appliances and tools ready. Now is the time to get your air conditioner serviced, so it’s operating perfectly when the weather heats up and you really need it. It’s a good idea to clean out the grill, too. Take care to check for cracked or leaky lines if you cook with gas. A little love now will go a long way in the coming months for yard tools like lawnmowers and hedge trimmers.
  4. Tackle you home’s interior — including the attic/ basement. Yes, spring is the time when everybody vows to clean out the junk and get organized. If that’s on your list, good for you. Kon-mari to a house of joy! At the very least, you should check on a few things inside, even if you aren’t tackling a deep clean. Look in the attic for any issues, such as moisture or signs of wildlife who got in to escape the winter cold. Clean up any droppings and seal up any openings. Around the rest of the house, see if you’ve got air leaks, which can drive up your energy bills. And don’t forget to change your smoke-detector batteries when the clocks spring forward!
  5. Do a home inventory. What if something happened and you lost everything? Would you remember everything you had? Spring is the perfect time to do a home inventory — while that doesn’t protect your stuff, it does make replacing your possessions a whole lot easier after a disaster, especially when you're insured. Take digital photos and store them online. Having a virtual record could one day be a huge asset to you.
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      • Limits
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    • MyChoice
    • Health Insurance 2019
    • ObamaCare
    • Short Term
    • All Medicare Plans
    • Social Sec Replacement
    • Accident Supplemental
    • Dental Insurance - Cigna
    • Pet Insurance
    • Business >
      • Group Health Insurance
      • Employee Benefits
      • Commercial Property & Liability
      • Business Overhead Expense Disability
      • Disability for Business Owners
      • Critical Illness
    • Personal Insurance >
      • Disability Insurance
      • Critical Illness
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      • Critical Illness & Hospital Confinement
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    • Jan Trout
    • Jessica Cody
    • Jeremy Sheridan
    • Ralph Redpath
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