As the temperatures continue to heat up this summer and many people are busy enjoying summertime vacations, it’s important that homeowners don’t neglect their homes. Whether you’re thinking about selling a home during the summertime or not, it’s vital to your homes “health” that you complete certain tasks during the summer months. Below you’re going to find out some very important tasks that you should complete around your home this summer.
1.) Check Your Deck and/or Patio
One of the greatest things about the summertime is spending time outside of your home, whether it’s on a deck or patio. Before you sit down and enjoy the time on your deck or patio, it’s important to tend to them first. An important summer home maintenance task to complete is to check the deck and/or patio at your home.
If you have a deck that requires maintenance, such as a wood deck, you should take this time to inspect whether you should stain or paint the deck. Wood decks typically require painting or staining every few years.
Not staining or painting a deck can shorten the lifespan and also doesn’t look very appealing. A freshly painted or stained deck is not only a great way to keep a home in tip top shape but it’s also a great way to add value to a home on a budget.
If your home has a patio, it’s recommended you take a look at the condition of the patio. If the patio is a concrete patio, you should be looking to see if the patio is in need of any sealing. If the patio is a brick patio, you should be on the lookout for missing or damaged bricks.
2.) Inspect & Clean Your Ceiling Fans
Many homeowners aren’t aware that ceiling fans can be set to spin in different directions, depending on the time of year. During the summertime your homes ceiling fans should run in a counter-clockwise direction which forces air downwards creating a cooling effect.
An easy, but important, summer home maintenance task to add to your checklist is to inspect and clean your ceiling fans. Each fan is different, but most ceiling fans have a visible switch that changes the direction in which the fan rotates. First and foremost, ensure your fan is running in a counter-clockwise direction for the summer.
While you’re ensuring your ceiling fan is running in the proper direction, take the time to clean your fan and check the light bulbs. Ceiling fan blades are notorious for collecting dust, so while checking on the direction of the fan, grab a cleaning rag and clean up your fan.
3.) Clean Your Outdoor Grill
This summer home maintenance task applies to those homeowners who consider themselves “grill masters.” Summertime is great for hosting backyard BBQs and picnics with your friends and family, so it’s vital that your outdoor grill is ready to go! Understanding how to properly clean an outdoor grill is important and can significantly lengthen the time a grill will last.
