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10 Summer Maintenance Tips For Your Home

1. Check all recreational equipment.
   • Gas Grills - Check that the lines are still good and not cracked or bent.  Make sure the burners are not rusted or damaged.
   • Pool Pumps - Ensure your Pool Pumps don't leak and that any electrical wires are still in good shape.
2. Check your driveway, wood deck or concrete patio for possible deterioration.
   • Stain or Seal Your Deck, Screw Down any Loose Deck Planks.
   • Fill in any cracked concrete or asphalt.
3. Check exterior siding for rot or loose materials and repair or replace as required.
4. Check all window and door locks to make sure they work properly and operate as required.
5. Have your roof inspected for leaks every 3-4 years and more often as it ages.
6. Clean dust from your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace the batteries.
7. Check your home for water leaks.
   • Caulk around windows and doors.
   • Replace any rotted wood on your soffits, siding, doors, or windows.
8. Check the water hoses on your clothes washer, refrigerator and dishwasher for cracks or bubbles.
9. Clean your clothes dryer exhaust duct and space under your dryer to prevent fires.
10. Clean out your gutters and make sure water freely flows out your down spouts.

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