New Year, New Tasks

Spring is just around the corner, so planning for your home's upcoming needs starts now. The exterior of your home has been through winter conditions that can damage your home.

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  Look at your roof carefully from all angles, use a pair of binoculars to get a good view of the shingles, vents, and flashing. If you see anything unusual, contact a roofer to fully evaluate your roof to ensure that you don't get any moisture damage from the upcoming springtime rains.

• Look at the wooden trim and windows for moisture damage. Just small cracks between the seams can lead to moisture damage. If noted, it may be time to re-caulk these areas and repaint. Paint now because paint is much less expensive than replacing your trim and siding.

• If you have a fireplace, look at the brick and the rain cap to be sure that the mortar and the rain cap are in place.

• Your garage door gets daily use and should have preventative maintenance performed to ensure proper use and for safety.

• The temperatures will soon be rising, and your air conditioner will need to be serviced so it will be ready for the heat to come this summer.

• Other things that may need to be considered are pressure washing your concrete driveway, sidewalks, and patios. A professional should thoroughly inspect your wooden decks. They may also need proper cleaning and resealing to extend the life of your wood deck.

• One more thing. Don't forget to see if you have enough propane for your gas grill.