Another great article on MSN Real-Estate….talking about June’s home maintenance checklist…” Early summer chores should get you outdoors: Look for winter damage, ward off mold and rot, sharpen your tools and patrol your home’s perimeter for pests and other problems.”

The article lists items such as switching the ceiling flan blades to push cool air down, cleaning out your dryer vents (which can become a fire hazard if you don’t clean them out from time to time.

“Take advantage of dry weather to clear out leaves, needles and debris, leaving gutters free to carry rainwater away and protect your home from mold and rot. Depending on your home’s surroundings, you should do this several times a year. Hire someone (around $50 to $100) or get a stable ladder (and someone to hold it) and do it yourself. Use a garden trowel or your (gloved) hands to muck out the debris. Scrub gutters with a non-metallic brush. Slosh water from a hose through the gutters and the drainpipes to finish the job and test that they’re clear and that water is flowing away from your basement, foundation or crawl space.”

Check out the entire article on MSN-Real-Easte and let us know what you think

MSN Real-Estate June Home-Maintenance

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