Northern Virginia Real Estate Company Pasquali Realty Group Suggests 10 Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Burke, VA (PRWEB) August 27, 2015 -- Each season the home goes through changes in temperatures, weather conditions, aging, and of course human abuse! In order to keep all the components of the home running smoothly, and to avoid costly repairs later, it’s helpful to conduct seasonal maintenance each season. As the summer months wind down, this is a perfect time to prepare for fall. Northern Virginia real estate company Pasquali Realty Group offers these 10 helpful tips to save money and get a jump on the season.
1.) Examine your roof/gutters/downspouts for debris: Clear leaves, dirt, and pine needles from gutters and examine downspouts for damage or loose pieces. Check the flashing around your chimney and any openings in the roof, such as skylights for leaking problems.
2.) Examine the grounds of your property: Before the grass is covered with snow, or it is too cold to venture outside, check walkways for cracks and loose paver material. Fix walkway and entryway areas before slippery weather can cause a tripping or falling accident.
3.) Change the filters in your home: If you have a central air conditioning system, change the air filter regularly. If you have a window air conditioning unit, remove from the window or place a waterproof cover over it to prevent damage. Change filters in stove vents, clothes dryers and room fans if applicable. Clean air filters will keep your family healthier in the fall months.
4.) Leaky faucets? Repair them now: Before the temperatures start to dip low, examine leaky faucets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room locations. Most likely the time and money spent now to fix will be less than a broken pipe in the dead of winter!
5.) Prepare your fireplace: Discard old ashes and ensure the damper is open to allow air to freely move through the chimney. If the air is becoming cold, close back the damper after cleaning. Check the damper handle and springs to ensure the flue is operating correctly. Hire a professional chimney sweep if needed.
6) Drain your hot water heater: If your live in an area with hard water extra amounts of sediments could be building up in your tank. Now is a perfect time to drain and make sure rust is not developing in your tank as well.
7.) Check windows and doors for drafts: Go through your home and open windows to ensure the seal and caulking around the window frame is in good condition.
8.) Clean and store seasonal outdoor furniture: Powerwash outdoor furniture and cushions. Once dry, store cushions in dry area to prevent cracking, and fading over the fall and winter months.
9.)Have garden power tools serviced: Once your grass begins to enter the dormant stage, take your lawnmower, trimmer, and other tools to get their blades sharpened and fluids recapped off.
10.) Take care of your irrigation/lawn needs: Consider having an irrigation service professional fix broken heads before the cold weather sets in. If you want to prevent spring weeds and winter lawn damage, don’t forget to fertilize. Visit your local garden center to find out information on what type of fertilizer to use and when to spread it.
Pasquali Realty Group is an incorporated business that is a subsidiary under NBI Realty, and is currently licensed in both Virginia, and Washington, DC. They are a member of the National Board of Realtors(NAR), Virginia Board of Realtors(VAR), and Northern Virginia Board of Realtors(NVAR).
Dino Pasquali, Pasquali Realty Group, http://www.pasqualirealty.com, +1 (703)989-4238, [email protected]
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