September Home Maintenance

Kids may be back in school but homeowners get no recess from maintaining their property. Review this list of 10 chores - basic inspections and routines - but no homework is required.

By Gene And Katie Hamilton

Monthly Chores Checklist and Inspections

• Replace air conditioner filter
• Vacuum and clean baseboard heaters, returns and grates
• Clean rugs and rotate for even wear
• Inspect door and window hardware and mechanisms
• Check fire extinguisher
• Lubricate, test and clean sump pump in basement or crawl space
• Lay in supply of firewood
• Clear outdoor vent of lint build up in clothes dryer
• Trim shrubbery away from siding
• Maintain lawn and garden beds by watering, mowing and weeding

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Related Job Costs:

COST TO REPLACE A SUMP PUMP

COST TO PRUNE TREES AND SHRUBS

COST TO RESTORE A LAWN