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Perform These Tasks to Ensure the Healthy Life of Your Bakersfield Home!
I recently came across the article, 10 Home Maintenance Musts for Handy Men and Women, and thought that we all could use a reminder for things we may have overlooked over the years!
- Know where your main electrical panel and main water shut-off valve are. This is important to know in the event of a disaster. Also, this important to know as soon as you move into a new house.
- Know where your fire extinguisher is.
- Replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors. Personally, I have a reminder set up on my smart phone that will remind me to check this in the spring and fall.
- Keep your appliances running efficiently. Be sure to regularly check filters as they determine how well appliances run.
- Caulk regularly. Caulk protects against moisture, so be sure you're checking the caulk around your weather stripping, tile, windows, etc. Also, make sure your grout is being sealed once a year and is kept clean.
- Clear any obstructions from your clothes dryer vent. This will aid in preventing fires and limiting the amount of time needed to run your dryer.
- Remove debris from rain gutters and window wells. The Central Valley has experienced quite a bit of rain this spring and it would be a good idea to have the debris removed.
- Sweep your chimney.
- Clean the area around the refrigerator motor. Many people often neglect doing this – make sure you are also cleaning back behind the refrigerator as well.
- Take these small measures: washing the hinges on your doors, adjusting the knobs, checking the weather stripping, etc. Just give your home an overall check – these little “honey-do” items can go a long way in the performance and longevity of your home!
