Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Seasonal Tips for Home Owners

Real estate agent and my neighbor, David Durham is here with tips for home owners this fall.

When the fall weather has finally arrived, you know what that means – time for some home maintenance! Maintenance might not be your favorite time of the year, but it is necessary and important to protect your home as much as possible. Incorporate these key maintenance tips for your home.
Seal Windows
Any windows or doorways where there are air leaks and drafts, take the time now to seal up those areas before that cold chill enters your home. There are several ways you can achieve this, depending on the source of the draft. But a few of the most common and simple ways is to apply some weather stripping, rope caulk, and even door snakes that will fit right underneath your doors.
Clear Out the Gutters
This task is best to do once the leaves have mostly fallen off of the trees surrounding your home. And once they have, grab a ladder, a handy friend, and clear out all of that debris. You want to ensure that any extreme moisture won’t end up pooling and causing potential damage come next spring.
Inspect the Roof and Attic
It’s always a good idea to stay on top of roof maintenance by inspecting it and your attic once a year to keep tabs on how it’s holding up against wear and tear. If any moisture is getting through your roof, it could lead to a variety of problems, including weakened insulation. That could result in a cold, drafty home for the wintertime, so get up there or hire someone to do it for you.
Check your Furnace
Before you turn on that heat, hire a HVAC company like SOS Mechanical, to evaluate your system to make sure its in top running condition. 
Fall maintenance is part of what comes with being a homeowner. But that doesn’t mean you have to endure those tasks. If you can’t do it yourself, or simply don’t have the time to, call a local professional. If you would like my Service Directory please let me know. 

If you know anyone wanting to buy, sell or invest please call me. 

David Durham
David Durham Group
Keller Williams Realty 
David@daviddurham.com 
512-695-7910

Ha! Fortunately, I leave all maintenance to my husband. Have you started your fall maintenance yet? 

1 comment:

  1. Just going to say I've personally used SOS Mechanical. They fixed my ac for like $250 when everyone else tried to sell me a new unit.

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Seasonal Tips for Home Owners

Real estate agent and my neighbor, David Durham is here with tips for home owners this fall. When the fall weather has finally arrive...