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Home Maintenence Check

One way to determine whether your home needs repairs is to perform an annual maintenance check of key areas. Some homeowners do this in the early spring or fall. Among the items to check personally or hire a professional to inspect are:

mechanical systems (heating, air conditioning, plumbing);

refrigerator coils, to ensure that they are clean;

major structural elements (roofing, gutters, downspouts);

exterior siding;

insulation, where exposed;

cement sidewalks and steps;

flooring, siding or other wood surfaces for signs of pest infestation;

windows, to ensure that they are properly caulked;

and doors and stairs, to ensure that they are secure.

By spending a few hours checking these items once or twice a year, you can identify and correct minor problems before they turn into major repair projects.

For informational and educational purposes only.