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We spend so much time thinking about what we should do to improve the look of the inside of our house—paint, window treatments, placement of furniture—that we often neglect the outside of the home. Taking a few minutes to walk around your house will make a big difference in keeping your home running smoothly.
Start with the hose bibs. Don’t leave the hoses connected to them unless the temperature is staying 60 degrees or above during the day and night. You should also turn them on to make sure they’re still working.
Check the exhaust vent and fresh air intakes for debris and make sure they are open. They need to be free of any obstructions so that they function properly and so that they can help to facilitate proper airflow into and out of the home.
There’s not much to do for the air conditioner because you should have cleaned it last summer. Just take a look at it to make sure the brackets are still attached.
Check the siding to make sure the panels are connected and that there are no loose pieces or boards that need to be touched up. Now look down to check for settling. If there is a low spot, take the sod, peel it back and fill it up to get the dirt level back up to natural grade. Do this if there is less than three inches of settling, otherwise let us know.
Now onto a favorite spot—the deck. To prolong the life of the deck, make sure you use sealer and stain on it.
We hope you found these tips helpful. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We’d also like to invite you to come out to see our new models in Pebblebrooke at 174th and Highway 370 and our models at Saddlebrook at 150th and Fort. You can reach us at Pebblebrooke at (402) 502-5600 and at Saddlebrook at (402) 934-2212.
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