Spring Home Maintenance Tips

Keeping your home in tip-top shape requires regular maintenance. Keep this list handy for tasks that should be done every spring.  Test smoke and carbon dioxide detectors. If the alarm doesn’t sound, change the batteries.  Let water run in unused sinks and flush unused toilets. This helps flush out built-up grime.  Clean out gutters. Removing leaves and other blockages keeps build-up from molding and allows water run-off to flow properly.  Check missing or peeling paint. Walk around your house and look for any places that need touchups or repainting.  Trim trees and bushes. Keep hanging branches clear from house walls, the roof, and the window ledges.