7 Home Care Tips for the Month of May
You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to:

1. Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs and railings for loose members and deterioration.
2. Check plumbing shut-off valves. Ensure that they turn off and on freely.
3. Service your kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes.
4. Check vents, louvers and chimneys for bird nests and squirrels.
5. Check your sprinkler system for leaky valves and exposed lines.
6. Inspect your home's exterior siding for mildew. Scrub off as necessary.
7. Check your air conditioning unit and have it serviced before summer temperatures arrive.

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7 Home Care Tips for the Month of April

You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to:

1. Test your smoke detectors & carbon monoxide alarms.
2. Drain approximately 2 gallons from your water heater to eliminate sediment.
3. Clean your clothes dryer vent duct.
4. Vacuum your bathroom vent covers.
5. Replace or clean your furnace filter.
6. Clean out your basement window wells.
7. Clean your refrigerator's condenser coils to keep it operating efficiently.

As always, I appreciate referrals from my friends and past clients. If you know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate, please send them my way!

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6 Home Care Tips for the Month of March

You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to:

1. Take a look at your lawn mower and give it a quick tune-up. You'll be needing it soon enough!
2. Examine the exterior foundation grading/slope & ensure water moves away from your home. If water is collecting near the house, you'll want to get things fixed right away.
3. Inspect your roof's surface, flashing, eaves, & soffits; after winter weather, the roof could use a little attention.
4. Drain approximately 2 gallons from your water heater to eliminate sediment.
5. Examine, repair & replace caulk & grout around your tubs & showers.
6. Service your kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes.

As always, I appreciate referrals from my friends and past clients. If you know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate, please send them my way!

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7 Home Care Tips for the Month of February

1. Clean the vent duct for your clothes dryer. Clogged dryer vents are one of the most common causes of house fires.
2. Test your smoke detectors & carbon monoxide alarms.
3. Make sure you & your family members know the location of all gas shut-off valves.
4. Examine your thermostat. Clean the heat sensor, contact points, & contacts; check your thermometer's accuracy & replace if necessary.
5. Pull out your refrigerator & clean behind the unit. Be sure to clean off the coils.
6. Replace or clean furnace filters.
7. Check your fire extinguishers. Refill or replace as needed.
As always, I appreciate referrals from my friends and past clients. If you know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate, please send them my way!

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7 Home Care Tips for the Month of January

You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to:

1. Check your attic for birds, squirrels, raccoons, etc.
2. Pour 1 gallon of water down unused drains.
3. Clean the refrigerator drain pan.
4. Inspect your dishwasher for leaks.
5. Check the operation of your sump pump if you have one.
6. Have your air ducts cleaned.
7. Service your kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes.

As always, I appreciate referrals from my friends and past clients. If you know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate, please send them my way!

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6 Home Care Tips for the Month of December

1. Check your basement windows for drafts & cracked panes.
2. Check on supplies around the home that could be helpful if there's a weather-related power outage or other emergencies. Batteries, non-perishable food items, and blankets should be available.
3. Replace the filter on your furnace to keep it operating as efficiently as possible.
4. Clean faucet aerators and showerheads.
5. Reseal grout on counters, walls, and floors to prevent staining.
6. Drain approximately 2 gallons from the water heater to eliminate sediment.

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7 Home Care Tips for the Month of November
1. Service your kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes.
2. Make sure any outdoor furniture is put away or properly covered, including your grill.
3. Pour 1 gallon of water down unused drains.
4. Clean debris from gutters and ensure downspouts are free of obstruction.
5. Check for leaks under sinks and toilets.
6. Check for cracks in your foundation, brick, or stucco.
7. Review emergency procedures and ensure all the members of your family know what to do in the event of a home fire.

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8 Home Care Tips for the Month of October
1. Replace or clean your furnace filter.
2. Clean filters for kitchen exhaust fans.
3. Drain outside faucets and winterize your sprinkler system.
4. Check your driveway for cracks. Fill cracks and reseal as needed.
5. Cover your air conditioner and/or remove any window units.
6. Reverse your ceiling fans to help blow warm air down from the ceiling throughout the room.
7. Drain approximately 2 gallons from the water heater to eliminate sediment.
8. Pass a lit candle around doors and windows to check for drafts. Weatherstrip as necessary.
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7 Home Care Tips for the Month of September
1. Make sure your gutters stay clean and clog-free. It's best to do this before leaves get wet from rain or snow.
2. Check caulking & weather strips around doors & windows.
3. Trim back tree branches that are too close to your house or other building structures.
4. Check for peeling paint and scrub any mildewed areas you find on your siding.
5. Service your kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes.
6. Examine, repair, and replace caulk and grout around your bathtubs and showers.
7. Pour one gallon of water down unused drains.
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8 Home Care Tips for the Month of August

1. Test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector. Replace batteries where necessary.
2. Drain approximately 2 gallons from your water heater to eliminate sediment.
3. Clean your clothes dryer vent duct.
4. Vacuum your bathroom vent covers.
5. Replace or clean your furnace filter.
6. Clean out any basement window wells.
7. Clean the condensation coils on your refrigerator to keep it running as efficiently.
8. Clean around your air conditioning compressor and make sure it has adequate airflow.

As always, I appreciate referrals from my friends and past clients. If you know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate, please send them my way!

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8 Home Care Tips for the Month of July

1.Trim back shrubbery around walls.
2Trim tree limbs away from the roof.
3. Remove any yard waste or debris as needed. Keep branches or other clippings around can attract insects.
4. Check your siding for damage, warping, or rot.
5. Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
6. Check for damaged, loose, or missing shingles on your roof.
7. Check your chimneys for deteriorating bricks and mortar.
8. Check window and door screens, replace or patch if needed.

As always, I appreciate referrals from my friends and past clients. If you know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate, please send them my way!

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