Just like your car and body, your home maintenance is very important and cheaper than repair. Periodic routine home maintenance can prevent major issues and help you run a healthy and efficient home for many years. By maintaining a home on regular basis, you can catch small problems before they become major issues that would cost a lot to repair. Though it is still summer outside, you should start preparing your home for the fall and winter. Here are some few maintenance tip to do before the Fall: Have heating serviced by a licensed professional. If you have oil heat, arrange for oil delivery and maintenance; Clean gutters and extend downspouts at least 6 feet away from the house, improve grading as needed; Check and improve weatherstrips around doors and windows; Have roof and chimney serviced by a licensed contractor; Test your sump pump; Check exterior paint and caulk and improve as needed. Remember, periodic routine maintenance protects your home, extends systems life expectancy and lowering your home's operating costs. It is a no brainer. If you can't or just don't want to do the maintenance yourself, you can always hire a professional to do it for you.
