
Budgeting for maintenance in your home
Execute fall and winter exterior maintenance, focusing on drainage around the foundation, gutters and downspouts, cracks, termites, and foundation health to reduce costs and protect your home.
Continue maintaining the yard and exterior by cleaning window tiles, clearing gutters and downspouts, installing gutter guards, and draining outside faucets before winter to prevent water damage.
Install and inspect egress windows for basement and bedrooms, meeting minimum width, height, and sill height requirements, while also outlining basic yard maintenance from tree trimming to irrigation winterizing.
Follow a fall and winter maintenance checklist to inspect windows and doors, seal weatherstripping, clean and protect cabinet finishes, and review chimney damper and fire separation between house and garage.
Learn to inspect electrical equipment for damage, test GFCI and AFCI receptacles, and maintain smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and batteries to prevent shocks and fires.
Learn safe garage storage by avoiding paint, firewood, canned goods, propane, wooden furniture, electronics, and gasoline, and perform basic door maintenance like lubrication and sensor checks.
download and read the handouts to guide maintenance, and learn that the procedures stay essentially the same across seasons, including fall and winter; message me with questions.
During these uncertain economic times it is so important to make sure you are spending your money in a knowledgeable way. If you can find a problem early enough you could make it a small problem rather than a large one. Protecting as many of your assets as possible is Paramount. So take the time to develop a good plan to maintain your home. I know we're not in control of our future but preparation is a critical responsibility.
This course is designed to help you develop a personal and maintenance budget. Every component of your home eventually will wear out. The intent of this course is to help you recognize maintenance items that you can fix before they become a big budget item.
Don't be sideswiped when a major problem occurs. Budgeting is most important. We will give you the necessary tools to do step-by-step. Look at your home and determine what needs to be done. It is important to remember that these reviews should actually be performed four times a year, spring, fall, winter and summer. The inspection sheet that is provided for you and information in the class will help you make sure your home is well maintained and when you're ready to sell there are no surprises.