Check out your roof. - note any leaks and repair with the appropriate roof covering
Do a thorough cleaning of your outdoor area- scrub down the patio or deck and clean any outdoor furniture
Clear all debris from gutters around the house
Do a bug check, and call an exterminator if needed
Clean out your chimney or hire a chimney sweep
Store winter clothes in containers that are moth, bug and rodent proof
Check all electrical circuits to make sure they are grounded and the wires aren’t faulty
Do annual maintenance on your a/c unit (see owner’s manual) – or call a professional to do it for you
Make any fence repairs or paint touch ups
Repair any cracks, holes or crevices that aren’t supposed to be a part of your home’s exterior ventilation
Make sure your foundation is clear of firewood, ant hills and weeds
Drain your hot water heater and provide any other maintenance required (see owner’s manual)
Perform safety updates on your computer – clean out old documents and back up all the information stored on our computer
Scrub all windows both inside and out for the summer
Wash all bedspreads, linens and pillow coverings
July, August, September
Clean your carpets, or hire a professional
Re-seal all windows, doors and columns with caulk or weather stripping
Remove grease stains in the driveway or garage –clean with a degreasing agent or paint thinner and then soak it up with kitty litter
Give your house, deck, patio and driveway a good washing – either rent or purchase a pressure washer or use the old scrub brush and soapy water method if your house cannot withstand the pressure
Trim tree branches that have grown over your roof
Conduct washer/dryer maintenance – clean the dryer exhaust vent for any lint build up, and check for kinks in the vent hose – repair if needed; replace washing machine hoses. Make sure the washer and dryer are sitting level
Wash all bedspreads, linens and pillow coverings
Clean and organize your garage
Perform safety updates on your computer – clean out old documents and back up all information stored on your computer
Fix any erosion issues in your yard or hire someone to do it for you