Stay on top of home maintenance

Home maintenance can be expensive, but fixing things after they break is much more expensive than just keeping them running with regular maintenance. Fix what needs to be fixed when it needs to be fixed. Look at all sides of your house. Clean your roof gutters. Watch for yard hazards. Check for branches around cables. Oil things that squeak. Change the HVAC (heating and cooling) filters. Have heater coils cleaned and central air systems prepped. Clean your flue. Check your smoke detectors. Clean your dishwasher filter. Brush out your dryer vent. Inspect your fire extinguishers.  Run water in unused faucets and toilets. Vacuum your refrigerator coils. Deep clean every area of your home: bathrooms, utility rooms, kitchen, and entries.