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Many outside tasks require working from a ladder. Only if you have a safe ladder and are comfortable, should you tackle these chores yourself.
 
- Exterior Caulking*- check for cracks and splits in the existing caulking around your windows, doors, frames, joints and any accent pieces or light fixture - to ensure a moisture tight seem!
- Chimney & Vent Pipes / Wall Mounted Exhaust Vents- inspect these and repair or replace flashing,vent covers,flaps,or caulking: We suggest to upgrade to a exhaust fans with no moving parts(quiet in the wind) and easy removable face for easy maintenance.
- Gutters - clean and make any adjustments or repairs to insure water is carried away from your foundation; if your gutters fill up quickly, consider using a product like Gutter Stuff
- Siding - caulk gaps between siding and trim to keep water out; repair or replace siding with water damage. Homefixit has repaired siding problems ignored for too long, resulting in serious damage to underlying structural wood. The most frequent causes:
- Infestations of carpenter ants which explore until they find, high humidity environments with ample food, i.e. wood siding and/or hidden support structure
- Masonite siding which disintegrates easily once it gets wet, and is found in homes as new as 5 years to roughly 20 years old
- Wood trim - inspect and repair or replace damaged pieces of wood trim. Common Homefixit projects involve areas with high exposure to water that should be painted every year - we recommend replacing the wood with a composite like Azek that doesn't rot:
- Window sills - tend to hold silt, which in turn holds water that causes damage that is easy to repair when first observed but after many years, may require new windows
- Kick plates under doors - water hits steps or decks and bounces back up saturating this vertical strip of wood under doors; unless painted every year, the wood will rot
- Windows and doors - caulk around windows and doors to keep water out; inspect to make sure they're operational and glass clear and secure
- Exterior Painting - check for peeling or flaking paint; often one side of the house needs to be painted more frequently due to more direct sunlight or higher humidity when foliage blocks the sun.
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Some projects might be a little easier when you're standing on the ground. More complicated tasks that use compressors, compound miter saws, and such, might be better left to HomeFIXit Plus Handyman Services.
- Screen Doors/Windows - put away storm doors/windows; install screen doors/windows after making needed repairs
- Power Wash - pool sides,sheds and furniture,house (vinyl siding unless you're going to paint) and decks; paint or stain decks and railing systems for weather protection.
- Decks - review deck, stairs and other outside rails to make sure they're secure, address nail pops and replace rotten boards. We've gotten great feedback from customers that we installed Procell Decking Systems for last year. We originally recommended this material, with no wood content, for decks near pools.
- Drainage - make sure downspouts drain away from the house; check perimeter to make sure water isn't settling or running down into the foundation. For the complete checklist, click here.
- Foundation - look for evidence of cracks or settling and make appropriate repairs
- Check Operability - exterior lights, garage door, gates, mailboxes and get repair as needed
- Open Water Valves - turn on outside water faucets, check for leaks and repair as needed; check any irrigation systems
- Clean - windows, outdoor furniture, garbage cans and debris where vents/downspouts end
- Yard - inspect hose bibs, pipes and shut-off valves; repair any damage from the winter
- Landscaping - it's almost time for raking, mulching, pruning and preparing/planting this years fall garden.> we offer a wide range of custom landscaping services for our clients.
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During the months ahead there are numerous small tasks and check ups to be done that need to be dealt with, for a safe and comfortable home during the long fall and winter months.
We Perform all Home Inspections - Interior and Exterior From Top to Bottom
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Attic - check for water/moisture/rodent damage; insulation works best in "like new" condition
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Windows/Doors - check for gaps in interior trim and caulk as needed
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Stair Railing - make sure railings are secure and repair as needed
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Cabinets and Doors - make sure they close and latch correctly, with no squeaks.
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Walls/Ceilings - repair any nail pops but only if you're planning to paint these areas
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Heating Systems - clean baseboard heaters, schedule yearly check-ups for furnace and other systems, change furnace and A/C air filters. Don't forget to empty all fuel from specialized heating systems, clean and if portable (space heaters), store in a safe place
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Hot Water Heater - flush a few gallons of water out of the system to remove minerals
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Humidifiers - clean the furnace humidifier and any room humidifiers
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Dryer Vent - clean out to prevent build up of lint which is a fire hazard and big energy loss
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Kitchen - clean refrigerator condenser coils/back panel; clean stove exhaust hood
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Interior Caulking - check tubs, showers and sinks and counter tops(bath and kitchen)
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Plumbing Check-Up - repair or replace any dripping faucets and shut-offs or slow leaks which waste water and may cause more serious water damage with time.
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Electrical Check-Up - change batteries in smoke/CO2 detectors every 6 months, light bulbs should be upgraded to energy sufficient bulbs, check wall outlets, fans/lights and appliances and repair/replace any damaged or flimbsy wall switches or dimmers. |
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