Get your home ready for spring! Here are some easy tips to help preserve your home and save energy!
- Check your weather-stripping and caulking, over time these can deteriorate or become damaged lessening their effectiveness potentially increasing your energy usage.
- Test and clean ceiling fans or install them if you haven’t already. All well placed energy efficient fan will help you to save money on your energy bill.
- Replace your air conditioner filters, or clean them, per the manufacturers instructions, either will help to optimize the units ability to function properly and efficiently.
- Mend any damaged window screens and install.
- Check your roof thoroughly, check for loose or damaged shingles. Winter may be over but spring rains can penetrate damaged roofs potentially causing water damage throughout the home.
- Don’t forget your gutters while you are checking on the roof. Look for and loose or damaged areas, and be sure to clean them through to allow for proper drainage when the spring showers start.
- Working your way down from the roof, if you have siding check that for any winter damage as water and pests can enter your home easily through damaged areas. If you your exterior is stucco or brick look for areas of excessive wear, loose brick or even holes, fixing them now will prevent more expensive repairs in the future.
- With the absence of snow, now is the perfect time to review the landscaping around your home, to ensure it is all slopping away from your home and that the winter storms did not create low spots that could lead water to enter your home or basement area.
Much of the above is easily done by you with a little time and elbow grease, but when it comes to physical repairs to your home, like your roof, gutters, siding, etc. it is best to hire a licensed professional. To find a great contractor check out Houzz.com or your local BBB! Remember preventative maintenance will save you money in the long!
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