Helpful Home Maintenance Checklists

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This is the perfect time to embark on spring cleaning projects that focus on home maintenance, such as disposing of clutter, organizing your belongings, and addressing a winter's worth of dirt, grime, and dust. Here are several important tasks from our seasonal checklists that help keep your home and property up to date with the changing weather.

Some Key Spring Maintenance Tasks:

- Inspect gutters, downspouts, and roof; make minor repairs (rain is coming!)

- Set up an irrigation system

- Clean dryer vents

- Flush the water heater and check the anode rod

- Set up air conditioner window units

- Weatherstrip leaky doors and caulk window frames to ensure your home stays cool on hot summer days

- Power wash the home exterior and deck

- Wash windows and remove storm windows

- Inspect the yard for standing water areas that can serve as mosquito breeding spots

- Check for rotted wood using a screwdriver on the home’s exterior and around windows

- Get outdoor power equipment out of storage and perform any necessary maintenance

We specialize in home maintenance by cleaning gutters, expertly repairing damaged gutters and downspouts, installing window air conditioners, caulking, and weatherstripping windows and doors. We also power wash siding and decks while inspecting roof areas and exteriors for rotted wood, making seamless repairs that protect your home from rain and enhance its curb appeal. From installing shelves and storage systems to building sheds, we make spring cleaning and property upkeep a breeze.

Summer is the perfect season for outdoor activities, making home maintenance and property upkeep even more crucial. Here are some important summer maintenance tasks to add to your seasonal checklists:  

- Change the direction of ceiling fans to counter-clockwise to direct cool air down.  

- Power wash children’s play structures.  

- Power wash the deck and siding.  

- Install an attic fan and garage venting fan.  

- Paint and repair fences and gates.  

- Continue to inspect your property for pooling rainwater around downspouts, in wheelbarrows, culverts, etc., to eliminate mosquito breeding areas.  

As experienced power washers, we understand how to perform property upkeep without causing damage with these powerful tools. In addition to power washing, we install fans, carry out carpentry repairs, and offer painting services, all with guaranteed results.

This is more than just a time for home maintenance and cleaning up the leaves – it’s also the season for getting ready for winter. Here are some important property upkeep tasks to consider this fall:

- Gutter cleaning (removing debris to prepare for potential snow or winter rain)

- Disconnect the water hose from outdoor spigots before the temperatures drop below freezing. Be sure to open spigots to properly drain the line and prevent frozen or bursting pipes.

- Schedule an irrigation system blowout before freezing temps set in.

- Inspect windows and doors for any damage or drafts to prevent these issues from escalating.

- Wash windows and consider installing storm windows.

- Organize your garage for efficient storage.

- Properly store your lawnmower and summertime power tools.

- Retrieve your snowblower from storage and perform any necessary maintenance.

- Inspect and add insulation where needed.

From gutter cleaning to window and door repairs, garage organization to attic inspections, our experienced and fully insured team provides fast, guaranteed results. We can ensure your home is prepared for winter in no time with our comprehensive seasonal checklists.

Cold weather, snow, and ice can create situations that end up on our to-do lists. You might notice that your patio door is allowing in cold drafts or you realize your home is consuming more energy than usual to maintain comfort. Regular home maintenance is key to property upkeep during the colder months. 

Here are a few important winter maintenance tasks to include in your seasonal checklists: 

- If you have ceiling fans, switch them to clockwise and set them on low speed to push warm air from the ceiling back down.

- Don’t forget to blow out your irrigation system if you skipped it in the fall.

- Turn off the water leading to outdoor faucets, open those faucets to drain any trapped water, and leave them open throughout winter to prevent freezing, cracking, and potential flooding in your basement.

- Store your lawnmower and other outdoor power equipment for the winter according to the owner's manuals.

- Have your chimney inspected before lighting your first fireplace fire to avoid the risk of a chimney fire. 

- Make sure you have the necessary salt for your driveway and sidewalks.

- If you notice drafty windows or doors, that's money flying out of your pocket—consider installing storm windows.

We offer services to caulk and weatherstrip drafty windows and doors, expertly inspect and add insulation to attics, and help prevent your pipes from freezing. If your pipes do freeze, we can also assist in unfreezing them before they burst. Additionally, we can install a programmable thermostat to help you reduce energy bills through effective home maintenance.