Spring is definitely in the air this week! With the changing seasons, it’s time to perform quarterly home maintenance to prepare your home for the warmer months ahead. Here is a quick checklist from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association to get started.
Interior
- Close chimney damper, if applicable
- Check and repair weatherstripping on exterior doors
- Check window locks and weatherstripping
- Adjust HVAC registers for cooling
- Clean dryer vent to remove any lint or obstruction
- Turn on your air conditioning system for a trial run/and replace or clean filters
- Check and repair interior caulking as needed
- Check condensate pump reservoir for dirt and algae
Exterior
- Check and repair exterior caulking as needed
- Clean and remove debris from gutters
- Check foundation drains on basements for blockage/debris
- Maintain the original grade of your home by using fill dirt in areas that have settled around the foundation. Water should flow away from the foundation
- Seal deck with preservative if necessary
- Reseed your lawn
- Apply mulch around trees, shrubs and flowerbeds
- Apply fertilizer to new grass growth
- Clean septic tanks as ncecessary
- Check with local municipalities for approved irrigation times
- Inspect roof for loose, warped, torn or missing shingles, unsealed vents or stacks