Spring Is Just Around The Corner
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Cale Kliethermes
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I'm getting excited about warmer weather. Even though spring is not "officially" here for a few weeks; it's time to get to work on our homes after the long winter months.
Here are a few tips to help you avoid problems:
1. Check your air conditioner to make sure it is working properly. If you wait to check until the first hot day you may be sorry.
2. Change your HVAC filter monthly.
3. Clean your clothes dryer vent to make sure it is clear of lint.
4. Replace any damaged, loose, or missing shingles.
5. Clean debris from your gutters and downspouts so that water drains the way it is supposed to.
6. Trim back any tree branches or shrubs that may be touching your home.
7. Inspect and replace, if necessary, caulk on windows, doors, and other penetrations such as: dryer vent, cable and phone line, and gas line.
8. Inspect all exterior surfaces. Touch up all areas that need paint or staining to keep materials from deteriorating.
9. Inspect the grading around your home; water should drain away from your foundation on all sides.
10. Make sure all sprinkler heads are pointed away from the side of your home and are not spraying the outside walls.
11. Join us next month at the Mid-Missouri Home and Lifestyle Expo where we can visit and discuss your specific home improvement questions.
Hopefully, that will get your spring preparations started. So you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a worry free season.
Don't forget to move the clocks forward this weekend.
Cale Kliethermes
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