home maintenance

Maintaining homes {maintenance, house} {home maintenance} can check electrical, plumbing, and fastening problem areas.

checks

Check for corrosion, moisture, and mildew. Check roof, flashing, and other locations for cracks, loose pieces, and wear. Check all vents. Check basements, crawl spaces, foundation walls and floors, and concrete and masonry for cracks, heaving, and wear. Check overhang and beam ends {fascia, house}. Check under overhangs and beams {soffit, home}. Check chimneys for loose mortar. Check windows for loose sealants {caulking}. Check cement, sand, and water filler {grout}. Check putty {glazing}. Check fasteners. Check tile, window glass, and screens. Check weather-stripping. Check electrical wires and appliances for bad insulation, exposed wires, and wear.

clean

Keep plant growth away from surfaces. Clear all gutters and downspouts. Clean septic tank every two years. Change furnace filter every three months.

test

Check well water every year. Have professional heater inspection every year. Test circuit breakers and bathroom ground-fault-interrupter switches every six months. Test smoke alarms every six months.

painting

Check paint for wear and cracks. Paint peeling or blistering indicates poor insulation. Paint chalking is good. Homes need paint every three to seven years.

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Date Modified: 2022.0224