By Gene and Katie Hamilton

Monthly Chores Checklist and Inspections

• 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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