Spring
- Clean gutters and check downspouts.
- Test the sump pump.
- Service the air conditioning.
- Look over the roof and siding after winter.
- Check exterior grading.
Summer
- Inspect and seal decks.
- Check caulking around windows and doors.
- Run the dehumidifier in the basement.
- Trim trees away from the roof.
Fall
- Clean gutters after leaves drop.
- Service the furnace or boiler.
- Shut off and drain exterior hose bibs.
- Test smoke and CO alarms.
Winter
- Keep vents and the meter clear of snow.
- Watch for ice dams.
- Keep heat on in vacant homes.
- Check the attic for frost or leaks.
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