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Summertime and the Living is Breezy: Simple maintenance tips make for a relaxing summer!
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Backyard barbeques, open windows and splashing in the pool make summer the season
for relaxing with friends and family. Before grabbing some fresh lemonade and relaxing
on the deck into the evening house, make sure the home is ready for summer too.
While summer’s fresh, slow pace is bet met with a lounge chair check, performing
routine summer maintenance will keep the eye off the clock.
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Handyman Matters can offer a complete checklist of tasks to complete to keep the
home in top shape. Handyman Matters professionals are available to help tackle those
projects and are there to give advice if larger summer repairs and renovations are
on the list.
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The back deck probably sees the most action in the summer. It is a place to talk
and laugh. It is where everyone can gather and enjoy great food. The deck is also
a great place for keeping an eye on the kids or dogs. If all signs point to outdoor
living, the deck is a great place to start summer repairs. Check the deck thoroughly
for any moisture, mildew and UV damage. Check the structure’s overall integrity.
When refinishing, use a good stain or sealant depending on what the weather elements
call for and how it is used. Be sure to keep in mind the overall aesthetic of the
deck. Decks can be cleaned with a deck wash or by pressure washing depending on
the decks deterioration.
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 While outside working on the deck, check out the swimming pool. Check the diving
board to make sure it is still secure and fencing to ensure safety. Also check the
grates and drains. Pool equipment should be checked frequently but the summer season
is a great time to take a detailed look to make sure the pool is operating well
and safely.
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Take a walk around the exterior of the home and check the exterior siding. Check
for cracks, peeling paint or any damage and determine the severity. Handyman Matters
professionals can complete an inspection, provide a list of things to watch for
and fix any problems that need to be addressed. Between the wind, snow and rain
of winter and spring seasons a house may endure quite a beating.
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More summer maintenance items include:
- Adjust sprinkler system settings for long hot summer days
- Change furnace / air handler filter
- Check smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors
- Test GFCI receptacles
- Check outdoor recreational / play equipment
- Deep water shrubs & trees
- Check gutter downspouts & splash blocks for proper drainage away from home
- Check plumbing fixtures, supply lines & shut off valves for leaks
- Check countertop backsplash & sinks for worn caulking
- Check showers & tubs for worn caulking
- Check all window & door locks for proper operation
- Lubricate door & cabinet hinges with silicone
- Clean the clothes dryer vent ducting & area around the dryer
- Trim or cut back tree branches away from the home to reduce damage in the event
of a wind or ice storm
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Summer maintenance is simple way to check out how the home weathered through the
past seasons and what will keep it strong in the year to come. Performing general
repairs before getting caught up in a season of fun keeps the worries away and the
kids at play! Handyman Matters provides a range of services that will help keep
the home functioning at its best. Safety and efficiency are the keys to ease of
mind. Open the windows, breathe the fresh air and get started on summer living!
Handyman Matters can provide checklist and accomplish all home improvement projects
large and small so homeowners can spend more time enjoying the season. Find a handyman
today - click here!
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