"March Maintenance" Is In The Air!
Spring is in the air! (Well, at least in Southern Utah it is) and the month of March is the perfect time to check out all those little things that you haven't thought much about during the winter months.
At American Heritage Homes, we feel that a maintained home is a great way to protect one of your largest financial investments.
Here's a quick list of "March Maintenance" items that we recommend...
- Change out your HVAC filter
- Test your Smoke Detector
- Gutters & Roofing
- Clean your gutters and make sure your downspouts are clear & water flows freely
- Clean any debris off your roof, especially the valleys and ridge vents. While you are up there check your roof for any missing or damaged shingles/tar/tile, cracked or missing chunks of tar, rubber or silicone and make any small roof repairs required now
- Clean and inspect your decks for damage or rot – now is a great time of year to re-stain your deck
- Check all the hand rails and steps to make sure they are clean, safe, and secure
- While you are still outside, check the siding and doors – caulk & install new weather stripping as needed
- Get your AC system serviced either later this month or early April, so that when it is needed it works This is also a good time to review and see if a new unit would be a good option (make sure to double check with your accountant on any tax credits available for doing this)
- For those with Basement’s....
- Check your basement for cracks or leaks, and get them repaired
- If you have a sump pump, test, clean and lubricate it
Whew! This may seem like an overwhelming list, but remember...
A HAPPY Home = A HAPPY Homeowner (you!)
As always, please stay safe; if you feel uncomfortable, do not understand how to complete a task, etc… please call in a professional. We at American Heritage Homes do not want to see or hear that you have been hurt or injured. If you are in need of a point in the right direction, we have many professionals within our team, ready to help you, so feel free to give us a call.
PS...On a different note, here are some fun "March 1st" facts for you (just in case you are ever selected to be on a game show and they ask you "Name one thing that happened on March 1st.".....
- March 1, 1803 - Ohio becomes 17th state
- March 1, 1872 - Yellowstone National Park is established as the world's first national park
- March 1, 1961 - The Peace Corps is established by US President John F. Kennedy
- March 1, 1962 - K-Mart opens it doors
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