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The homeowner’s to-do list: Here’s where to start

Posted on April 8, 2014

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Time to get your property in shape after winter.

Now that the seasons have turned, it’s time to assess how your property weathered the winter. This is a good time to make a “to-do” list to prevent property maintenance and liability issues.

Starting from the top:

Roof – Have a roofer check for lifting, curling or missing shingles, or shingles that have suffered granular loss. Remove any debris or built-up moss that can reduce your roof’s life expectancy. Clean gutters of any leaves or debris.

Siding and gutters – Repair any damaged or loose siding; replace any damaged gutters and fascia.

Exterior paint – Warm weather is also a great opportunity to paint siding or doors on your home or garage. A fresh coat of paint can help protect your home’s exterior from the elements.

Windows – Replace and reglaze any windows that may have been broken or lost their seal over the cold winter months. These repairs can also help keep air conditioning costs lower in warm months. Check caulking around windows, basement window wells and other areas where water may seep in.

Railings – Inspect all handrails and porch rails; make sure they’re securely fastened to prevent falls.

Sidewalks and driveways – Since outdoor activities rise with the thermometer, repair any sidewalk or driveway cracks or shifted cement to reduce the chance a guest could trip or fall.

Outdoor lighting – Replace burnt-out bulbs in your outdoor lighting so that porches, steps and walkways have adequate lighting.

Play equipment – Before turning your children loose in the yard, check play equipment for sturdiness and mend gaps in fences. Cold temperatures and precipitation can take a larger toll than expected on these items.

Other equipment – Have your air conditioning serviced before the cooling season, and clean out your clothes dryer vent to prevent a common fire hazard. Replace worn caulking around faucets, and inspect pipes to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and in your sump pump.

A safe home makes for a happy homeowner….and an enjoyable spring!

Submitted by Laura Lewis

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房主的to-do列表：从这里开始

发表于2014年4月8日

已经换季了，你的房子经历了严冬之后的状况如何？现在正是时候来检查一下。我们列出一个“待办事项”的清单，以预防物业维修和可能出现的一些问题。

以下是GOOGLE Translation:

从顶部开始：

屋顶 - 有一个盖屋顶检查起重，卷曲或丢失带状疱疹，或已遭受损失粒状带状疱疹。除去任何碎屑或内置了青苔，可以减少你的屋顶的寿命。任何树叶或杂物清理排水沟。

壁板和水槽 - 修复任何损坏或松动墙板;更换任何损坏的水槽和筋膜。

外墙涂料 - 温暖的天气也是一个很好的机会，油漆壁板或门在您的家庭或车库。涂一层新的油漆可以帮助保护您家的外观的元素。

窗户 - 替换和reglaze任何窗口可能已损坏或丢失自己封印在寒冷的冬季。这些修复也可以帮助保持空调的成本降低温暖的月份。检查嵌缝窗口周围，地下室窗井和其他地方的水可能渗入英寸

栏杆 - 检查所有的扶手和走廊栏杆;确保他们安全地固定，防止跌倒。

人行道和车道 - 由于户外活动上升，温度计，修复任何人行道或车道的裂缝或移位水泥，以减少机会客人可以绊倒或跌倒。

户外照明 - 更换烧毁的灯泡在户外照明，这样的门廊，台阶和人行道有足够的照明。

游乐设备 - 松前把你的孩子在院子里，检查游乐设备的坚固性和修补缺口围栏。寒冷的气温和降水可以采取更大的打击了这些项目超出预期。

其他设备 - 有制冷季节之前，您的空调维修和清理你的衣服干燥机通风，以防止公共火灾隐患。更换水龙头周围破旧的嵌缝，并检查管道，以确保一切工作正常。在你的烟雾和一氧化碳报警器，并在您的液下泵检查电池。

一个安全的家使一个幸福的房主....和一个愉快的春天！