Terri Robinson, REALTOR® 20937 Ashburn Rd, Ste 200 Ashburn, VA 20147 Direct: 703.216.4272 Office: 703.858.9108 www.liveinva.com terrirobinson@remax.net Terri’s Interior Maintenance Checklist: ❖ Check for air leaks & for moisture. Apply weather stripping, caulking, sealants & other repairs as necessary to keep moisture out, cut down on drafts, & to keep insects out – Close or install your storm windows if available ❖ Inspect attic, basement & vents for signs of birds, squirrels, bats & other unwanted guests. Seal entrance holes ❖ Get your HVAC serviced twice a year. Fall is the time when your furnace is inspected & cleaned to extend the life of your system – Set up your humidifier at the same time ❖ Remember to change / clean your air filters regularly. You can also use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean out the forced air registers & ductwork in your house ❖ Check that oven hoods. bathroom exhaust fans & dryer vents are operating properly & are clean & clear of all debris ❖ Pull your fridge & freezers out & vacuum the condenser coils ❖ Check your sump pump & the drain line to the outside, to ensure it is working properly ❖ Check all your faucets for leaks. Dye test toilets & sink drains. Check grout & caulk around tubs, showers & all sinks ❖ Check/clean your wood burning chimney, make sure damper is working. When was the last time it was professionally inspected & cleaned? ❖ Change batteries in smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors. Check the expiration on your fire extinguisher. This may be a good time to review your escape plan with your family ❖ Check condition of electric cords & plugs, replace at first sign of wear or damage. Test ground fault circuit interrupters ❖ Change the direction of all your ceiling fans to create an upward draft, to redistribute warm air Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. Terri Robinson, REALTOR® 20937 Ashburn Rd, Ste 200 Ashburn, VA 20147 Direct: 703.216.4272 Office: 703.858.9108 www.liveinva.com terrirobinson@remax.net Terri’s Exterior Maintenance Checklist: ❖ Check the weather-stripping around exterior doors & windows. Repair gaps or other damaged areas. Check/replace weather stripping at garage doors. Make sure the seal is tight. Not only does this keep out drafts, but small animals too ❖ Clean your gutters & down spouts, (after leaves have fallen), flush them out with water, inspect joints & tighten brackets if necessary. Replace any broken extensions so that water is properly diverted away from your home’s foundation. If replacing gutters, it is a good idea to get those with built in leaf guards ❖ Seal cracks around doors, windows, hose bibs & all other home penetrations from the exterior, re-seal & re-caulk as necessary to minimize drafts & keep insects out ❖ Inspect your roof: shingles, flashing, skylights, dormers, etc. if you see any issues, call me for the names of some recommended local roofers ❖ Inspect exterior walls & wood trim for peeling paint or signs of wood rot, replace/repair/repaint as necessary ❖ Check the steps, supports & handrails on porches & decks ❖ Inspectyour driveway for cracks, Clean / repair with driveway filler, then coat with commercial sealer ❖ Direct drainage away from your home, soil/ grass should slope down 6 vertical inches for every 10 feet ❖ Close crawl space vents located at the foundation, if applicable ❖ Check & re-Insulate pipes outside of your home & in unheated basements & garages ❖ Turn off shutoff valves water supply lines to exterior faucets, drain & winterize. Remove & drain garden hoses & store in garage or basement ⚫ Page 2 Terri Robinson, REALTOR® 20937 Ashburn Rd, Ste 200 Ashburn, VA 20147 Direct: 703.216.4272 Office: 703.858.9108 www.liveinva.com terrirobinson@remax.net Terri’s Garden Checklist: ❖ Prepare yard equipment for storage, Protect & store your mower, leaf blowers, etc. (See Owners’ Manual or check the manufacturer website for recommendations & suggestions ❖ Drain & turn off lawn sprinkler systems (professional companies can winterize the system for you) ❖ Clear the leaves from the lawn. Fall is a GREAT time to over seed patchy areas, fertilize your lawn, & plant spring flowering bulbs ❖ Prune your plants, pay special attention to those that are touching your home, it is best to keep all plants at least 2 to 3 feet away from your brick, siding or roof ❖ Clear the deck of furniture (& the barbeque). Cover, secure or store all as necessary Please note that there are many other necessary inspections & maintenance tips. This list is not exhaustive, please take the best care of all systems in your home, hire professionals as needed, & don’t forget about septic tanks, well water, + many other systems that need regular maintenance. ⚫ Page 3
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