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January
- Climb up to the roof and, with a broom, brush snow off the overhang.
- Clean or replace the furnace filter.(Filters should be replaced or
cleaned at least once a month during peak heating season).
- Clean humidifier pad on furnace.
- Check windows for condensation. If they are quite damp, increase
the ventilation in your home by either by running kitchen and bathroom
fans from time to time or by opening a window slightly.
February
- Brush off the snow from roof overhang.
- Clean range hood filter by soaking it in soapy water.
- Dust and vacuum baseboard heaters.
- Clean or replace furnace filter.
March
- Remove snow from roof overhang.
- Move refrigerator and dust off rear coils.
- Clean or replace furnace filter.
- Look for dripping taps replace replace washers
if necessary.
April
- Clean eavestrough and check downspouts.
- Rake winter debris from lawns, once ground is quite dry.
- Plant deciduous trees and shrubs.
- Check roof for loose or cracked shingles.
- Inspect exterior finishes (chipped paint etc.)
- Check walk way and driveway for frost damage.If with a concrete patching material.
- Fertilize lawn.
May
- Sow new lawns with pitchfork to allow air in.
- Plant annuals (end of month).
- Check exterior caulking for rain penetration.
- Remove storm windows.
- Clean aluminum sliding if dirty. Use a stiff
bristle brush (not wire) and mix one liter laundry bleach, with three
liters water and 100 ml dishwasher detergent.
June
- Feed perennials with 7-7-7 fertilizer.
- Check wood or chain link fences for frost heave.
- Inspect air conditioning system to see if it's working properly.
- Clean outside windows.
- Fertilize lawn.
- Prune shrubs that have already
blossomed.
July
- Trim evergreen hedges.
- Check bathroom and exhaust fans.
- Seal asphalt driveway if necessary.
August
- Check garage door track and grease the bearings.
- Lubricate interior and exterior door hardware.
- Seed new lawns.
- If furnace ductwork in basement is not covered
over by a rec room ceiling check to see if joints need new duct
tape.
September
- Get oil furnace serviced.
- Check clothes dryer vent and remove dust particles.
- Inspect the grout around tires and
bathtubs.
October
- Plant spring flowering bulbs.
- Rake leaves and clean up yard.
- Drain garden hoses.
- Wrap trunks of newly-planted trees.
- Check weatherstripping around doors and
windows.
November
- Clean and store lawn mower and garden tools, sharpen mower blade.
- Clean up garden for winter.
- Install storm windows.
- Remove leaves from eavestrough.
- Get fireplace chimney cleaned out before start
of heating season.
December
- Cover evergreens with burlap to prevent ice damage.
- Brush off evergreens after heavy snowfalls.
- Bring in firewood.
Dale has answers to a lot of your questions and more professional tips to make your real estate transaction more pleasurable.
Call or E-mail Dale or click on "Ask Your Own Questions."
Dale can send you information on any Property Listed For Sale on the Multiple Listing Service in the Ottawa area. If you would like him to help you locate a home, please fill out his Information Request Form.
Surfing the Real Estate Board's web site or MLS.CA and found a house that you like but doesn't give you the civic address. Dale can also help. Just fill out his Would like an address form, please !
Or perhaps you are considering selling your home in the near future, he can also offer you a
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