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Home Improvement & Maintenance

Most of these home maintenance items can be accomplished without the help of a professional, but it's always better to be safe and call for assistance if a home improvement project is beyond your abilities. 
Monthly Maintenance
Semi-Annual Maintenance
Fire Extinguisher: Check that it's fully charged; recharge or replace if needed.
Sink/Tub Stoppers and Drain Holes: Clean out debris.
Garbage Disposal: Flush with hot water and baking soda.
Water Softener: Check water softener salt drum and replenish salt if necessary.
Forced-Air Heating System: Change filters once a month if user's manual recommends fiberglass filters.
Smoke Detector: Test batteries and replace if needed.
Toilet: Check for leaks and water run-on.
Interior Caulking: Inspect caulking around tubs, showers, and sinks; replace any if it is deteriorating.
Forced-Air Heating System: Change semi-annually if user's manual recommends high efficiency pleated or HEPA-style filters.
Garbage Disposal: Tighten drain connections and fasteners.
Clothes Washer: Clean water inlet filters; check hoses and replace them if they are leaking.
Clothes Dryer: Vacuum lint from ducts and surrounding areas.
Wiring: Check for frayed cords and wires; repair or replace them as needed.
Range Hood: Wash fan blades and housing.

Fall Maintenance
Spring Maintenance
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Fireplace: Check fireplace for damage or hazards.
Windows/Doors: Seal cracks and gaps in windows and doors with caulk or weather stripping; replace if necessary.
Windows/Siding: Touch up exterior siding and trim with paint. Power-wash windows and siding.
Roof: Inspect roofing for missing, loose, or damaged shingles and leaks.
Gutters: Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts.
Driveway/Sidewalks: Mend cracks and gaps in the driveway and walkway.
Plumbing: Drain and winterize exterior plumbing.
Detectors: Replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Install a smoke detector on every floor of your home.
Carpet: Clean the carpets.
Door Hardware: Inspect exterior door hardware; fix squeaky handles and loose locks.

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Roof: Inspect for missing, loose, or damaged shingles and leaks.
Filters: Change the air-conditioner filter.
Screens: Clean window and door screens.
Deck: Refinish the deck.
Windows / Siding: Power-wash windows and siding.
Gutters: Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts.
Detectors: Replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
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