By Gene And Katie Hamilton
Monthly Chores Checklist and Inspections
May
- Tune up portable and central air conditioners
- Clean and tune up ceiling, exhaust and bath fans to maximize air flow
- Unclutter clothes closet and sort and store seasonal clothes
- Wash window glass, frames and sill
- Clean out weep-holes in window sliders and change storm panel to screen
- Wash window curtains and blinds
- Wash storm door frame and replace screen panels
- Clean deck and protect with sealer
- Inspect driveway and walkways for winter damage
- Clean out and organize the garage
- Clear outdoor vent of lint build up in clothes dryer
- Inspect roof for missing shingles or flashing and examine security of antenna and cables; see if chimney needs pointing or new screening
- Clean and set up outdoor furniture, cushions and lawn equipment
- Rake lawn and garden beds to remove winter debris
- Prepare garden beds and plant containers with fertilizer and plantings
- Fill in bare spots of lawn with grass seed
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