| With a new year approaching, I have made a list of | | | | homeowners, there are some basic,tips for cleaning |
| simple home maintenance projects, that could save | | | | and maintaining for extended use |
| you big | | | | 5) Check home for energy loss:Checking around |
| If you are like me finding the time and the motivation, to | | | | windows and doors for drafts could save substantially |
| do simple things sometimes get lost. My list is just a | | | | on energy cost |
| reminder to myself to set aside time to do the simple | | | | 6) Clean coils on Heat and air unit:Simple cleaning of |
| stuff,that could save big down the road. I will be posting | | | | coils on condenser units,will help extended the life of |
| detailed instructions in the coming weeks for each of | | | | your Heat and air unit |
| these tasks so check back often if you need a little | | | | 7) Re-mulching landscaping:Save lots of time weeding |
| help. | | | | and improves the overall curb appeal of your home |
| 1) Clean gutters:gutters function as means to move | | | | 8) Change filters on Heat and air:replacing the filters |
| water off your roof and away from your home | | | | return air ducts inside your home will reduce energy |
| regular cleaning is essential to insure the integrity of | | | | costs and extend the life of your units. |
| your roofing and foundations | | | | 9) Treat septic system regularly: Huge expense if |
| 2) Service garage doors:Overlooked by many | | | | system fails,adding a additive once a month will help |
| homeowners garage door will function properly for | | | | the system operate properly |
| years with simple maintenance | | | | 10) Crawl space inspection:Inspection of crawl spaces |
| 3) Drain and flush Water heater:Simple draining of a | | | | yearly, looking for water leaks, damaged joists, or signs |
| water heater will extend its,life by several years | | | | of termite signs could save big if caught early. |
| 4) Service garage disposal:Often taken for granted by | | | | |