Protect Your Home’s Value with Easy Seasonal Maintenance
“Home is where the heart is.” Why have we heard this saying so many times? Because it’s true! A home becomes a treasure box of emotional memories. The best of times and the worst of times all transpire, at least partially, within the confines of home.
Your Home May Not Last Forever
Buying a house is a huge investment, but as much as everyone wants to find their ‘forever home,’ life happens: families grow, children move out, finances change. Moving is practically inevitable. In fact, the average American owns three different homes in their lifetime.
(Are you moving out because of retirement? Retire on Smith Lake!)
What makes all of this so important? It places a greater influence on the value of your home. If you know you may have to leave your house some day, you might take better care of it and ultimately get a higher return on your investment.
As Alabama realtors, we don’t want you to get stuck in a short sale. There are small things you can do every season to ensure that you are maintaining your home’s full value.
A Home Maintenance Schedule
Your home maintenance is highly dependent on the time of year. Many first-time home owners struggle with proper maintenance because they don’t understand how the seasons affect their home. Complete these tasks at the start of each season to keep your home in tip-top shape!
Winter
- Close outdoor vents and crawl spaces
- Change furnace filter
- Have chimney examined by a professional
- Trim trees and dead branches to prevent them from falling
- Switch ceiling fans to turn clockwise
- Check and drain water in all pipes (especially outdoor hoses)
Spring
- Clean gutters
- Wash all windows from the inside and outside
- Clean deck, porch, and outdoor furniture
- Aerate lawn
- Pressure wash driveway and fix any cracks
Summer
- Check home detectors
- Get air conditioning unit inspected and change air filters
- Clean dryer vent pipe
- Inspect and/or drain water heater
Fall
- Caulk windows
- Cover air conditioning unit
- Check/Add attic insulation
- Clean Gutters
- Cover and store all outdoor furniture and equipment
Contact an Alabama Realtor
Whether you’re looking to start a life in your first home or you’re ready to downsize and retire, you need an Alabama realtor you can trust. The realtors at ARC Realty know that buying a home is more than a financial investment, it’s an emotional one, too. Let us guide you along the way. Contact us today.
