Summer maintenance tips

We are halfway through 2022! Can you believe it? This means we are about to enter summer, even though the weather makes it feel like it has started already! As summer begins, it is important to maintain your home and make sure you are ready for any weather and/or company!

Here’s a list of both indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks you should consider doing in the coming weeks. 

Indoor: 

• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms 

• Clean sink disposals

• Vacuum vents

• Reverse ceiling fans

• Wash the inside of windows

• Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct

• Clean baseboards

• Clean dishwasher

Outdoor: 

• Clean out gutters and downspouts

• Power wash sidewalks and driveway

• Power wash and reseal decks

• Clean and prep grilling equipment

• Clean outdoor furniture and play areas

• Wash outside of windows and clean screens

• Inspect and/or repair any cracks in the foundation

• Check for any rotting wood and repair as needed

• Repair or repaint any chipped or faded exterior paint

• Service air conditioner

While not all of these things need to happen all at once, it is important to keep in mind these items this summer. Several of these tasks are preventive measures and can help avoid a fire or further damage. 

Haley Galvin, Realtopia Real Estate Marketing/Brand Manager