By: Shane Lovering, New Home Specialist for McCall Homes
With warm weather more prevalent as the days pass, now is a good time to schedule a few hours to take care of those small little things that, when done regularly, will keep your home looking and functioning as it should, year after year. Here’s a short list of a few tasks you might want to consider now to keep your home in tip-top shape, inside and out. Download the Summer Checklist here.
Interior 
___ Adjust floor & ceiling registers and ensure that cold air returns are free of furniture
___ Adjust thermostat schedule for warmer weather
___ Replace furnace/AC filter
___ Switch ceiling fans to blow straight down (blades turning counter- clockwise)
___ Inspect and touch-up interior caulking and paint
___ Replace“dead”light bulbs as necessary
___ Pour a quart of water down the basement drain
___ Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
___ Turn off pilot light to fireplace
___ Lubricate squeaky door hinges
___ Thoroughly clean showers and bathtubs
___ Vacuum refrigerator coils (unplug first!)
___ Clean window blinds, drapes
___ Clean/Declutter garage
Exterior
___ Inspect air conditioner to ensure it is operating properly
___ Clean & prep bbq grill for the season; fill propane tank(s)
___ Clear gutters and downspouts of debris; confirm that downspouts and properly connected and draining away from home
___ Activate sprinkler system water and adjust controller; test and adjust system and check for leaks
___ Seed and fertilize lawn
___ Plant annuals and perennials in pots and beds
___ Prune existing perennials and shrubs of dead leaves and branches
___ Remove leaves and weeds from landscape beds
___ Service lawn mower and weed eater; purchase fresh gasoline/oil
___ Check and touch-up exterior caulking and paint
___ Inspect overhead garage door; tighten bolts as needed; lubricate springs
___ Wash windows and screens; clean window weep holes; lubricate tracks
___ Replace “dead” light bulbs on exterior lights
___ Clean and prep bbq grill; fill propane tank(s)
___ Clean and set out patio furniture
