{"id":10412,"date":"2014-07-24T11:58:25","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T18:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/?p=10412"},"modified":"2022-08-17T21:32:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T21:32:02","slug":"seasonal-home-maintenance-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/home\/seasonal-home-maintenance-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Home Maintenance Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your house is a major asset that needs routine care, however it\u2019s easy to forget in the daily routine and take it for granted until a problem arises.\u00a0 Home maintenance can prevent damage and save you from paying those deductibles on your homeowners insurance<\/a> as well as keep you from paying higher costs on a repair later!\u00a0 Depending on the age of your home and its history, it may be worth hiring an inspector to get an in-depth analysis and idea of what needs are urgent and what can be done to maintain the home. However, if your home is in good shape, most of the outdoor and indoor maintenance can be done without hiring a professional.\u00a0 Here are some simple tips to get you started!<\/p>\n

Spring Home Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Outdoor Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Caulk up gaps in the exterior of the house, especially around windows
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clean gutters and downspouts
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Inspect roof and chimney for cracks and damage\u00a0 (water damage can be costly, avoid claiming it on your homeowners insurance)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Touch up peeling or damaged paint
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clean off and bring out outdoor furniture
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wash the windows
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Service your lawn mower
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Aerate or dethatch your lawn and also fertilize\/re-seed
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Plant annuals or perennials
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Spray the perimeter of your house with pest spray to keep out bugs and set traps for rodents
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Get your air conditioning unit serviced or clean it<\/p>\n

Indoor Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clean out the lint from dryer vent (build-up can cause a fire)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clean windows and repair screens
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wash and change seasonal bedding
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dust blinds and vacuum curtains throughout your house
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clean out kitchen and bathroom cabinets
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Test plug and charger outlets<\/p>\n

Summer Home Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Outdoor Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clean the deck, porch, patio, repair damaged siding, peeling paint, stairs
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Examine roof, make sure there\u2019s not sagging areas
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Check openings to crawl space vents and remove debris, pests, dirt
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Prune trees and shrubs
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Check garage doors and lubricate, de-clutter garage (time to recycle)<\/p>\n

Indoor Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Change heating, ventilating and air conditioning filters
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Check blinds or curtains on windows
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clean or check showerheads and faucets
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clean kitchen appliances inside and out, including refrigerator coils and dishwasher
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Maintain clean drains
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Replace flashlight batteries<\/p>\n

Fall Home Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Outdoor Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clean gutters and downspouts
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Check windows and spouts, re-seal
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Inspect roof and chimney for cracks and damage
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Fertilize lawn
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Remove leaves and debris from yard
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Remove hoses from spigots and drain and store indoors, coiled and flat.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Store outdoor furniture and cushions<\/p>\n

Invest in the hard work you’ve done turning your house into your home. Freeway Insurance offers great low-cost homeowners insurance plans that can help protect and fix your home if it gets damaged in an accident. Give us a call or get a free homeowners insurance quote<\/a> online to get you home properly protected today.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your house is a major asset that needs routine care, however it\u2019s easy to forget in the daily routine and take it for granted until a problem arises.\u00a0 Home maintenance can prevent damage and save you from paying those deductibles on your homeowners insurance as well as keep you from paying higher costs on a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10414,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[313],"tags":[],"importance":[],"type-content":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10412"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10412"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25838,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10412\/revisions\/25838"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10412"},{"taxonomy":"importance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/importance?post=10412"},{"taxonomy":"type-content","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-content?post=10412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}