8 Home Maintenance Tips That You Can Effectively Do This Summer

Summertime is the best time to clean up and upgrade the looks of your house, especially the exterior part. There are lots of things you can do to give your house the “pampering” it needs while the weather is warm. Below is a list of easy-to-do home maintenance projects that you can immediately start up anytime you wanted this summer.

Exterior paint touch-up

Repainting the exterior part of your home is a quick and easy way to give it a brand new, fresh and cool look this summer season.  This is a surefire way to improve its curb appeal and even its market value. You can easily do this by yourself or you can hire some pros to make sure that everything will be done proper and right – from the type of paint color to use up to the painting process and procedure.

Wash exterior windows

Summertime is the only time of the year you can fully wash your windows from the outside. You might need some elbow grease to get your windows squeaky clean as it can effectively remove stubborn dust and dirt. If you are the type of homeowner who cleans exterior windows very often, a bit of soap, water and good cleaning solution could be enough to finish this project.

Clean window screens

Take off all of your window screens to fully clean them from top to bottom. You might need a good cleaning solution to remove and kind of dust, dirt and debris caught up between its tiny openings. If they are too dirty to be cleaned or you are seeing damages beyond repairs, then it’s time for you to replace them.

Clean air conditioner filter

Before blasting out your air conditioner, make sure that its filter is clean as ever. You can remove dirt and dust from it by washing with warm water or by the help of a vacuum cleaner.  Do this every two weeks to make sure that your air conditioner is working and cooling your home effectively. If you don’t regularly maintain your air conditioner, you may need to repair your central AC.

Clean the walkways and driveways

With the help of ever reliable pressure washer, wash away those dirt, dust and debris that invaded your walkway and pathway. You can also check it from any kind of cracks and damages as it can allow unwanted weeds to grow by themselves. If you found any, clean it up and repair it after.

Clean your baseboards

When is the last time you took the time to wipe your baseboards clean? If you can’t remember the date, then maybe it’s about time to do it this summer. Get down on your knees and start scrubbing and wiping the dirt away from your baseboard. Yes, it’s quite a grueling task for an adult person so why not ask the help of your younger family members? Just make sure to give them some sort of reward afterwards.

Inspect your hoses

Check the hoses of your dishwasher, dehumidifier, toiler, refrigerator and other appliance around your home. Look for any signs of leakage and repair immediately if you found any. Remember, hoses are prone to breaking especially if they are quite old.

Clean up your attic and your basement

Clean up and organize your attic this summer. Remove old and broken stuff to clear up some space. Look out for pests, insects, mold or mildew that might be hiding at your attic or basement.

These home projects are quite simple and easy to follow. So before you plan your summer vacation, spend a day or two cleaning and tidying up your home.