Kelly's Healthy Home

Most people equate the this time of year to a Spring cleaning your home. Yes, deep cleaning rooms in your home is super important, but you also want to ensure other parts of your property are running smoothly and efficiently. A maintained home is an efficient home. Just like servicing your car or getting your teeth cleaned, scheduling seasonal tune-ups and completing essential tasks will keep your home in peak condition.

Here are some tasks to do in the coming weeks:

1. Inspect seals and caulking around doors and windows, looking for missing chunks, peeling and other problems. This not only help with appearance, it helps insulate your home, resulting in better efficiency.
2. Check window and door screens for tears, rust, debris and mold. Small tears or holes can be fixed using a screen repair kit, but bigger issues call for replacement. Being able to open your windows for fresh air in March, April and May is such a joy, don’t miss out on doing that just because of a broken screen.
3. Look around the attic for water stains, mold, pests and other signs of moisture or ventilation issues. While you’re up there, how is your insulation looking? It might be time to get quotes for better insulation to keep your house cool this summer.
4. Check all pipes, connections and hoses for signs of leaks, loose connections or damaged seals and grout. 
5. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace old batteries. Check fire extinguishers as well. An Instagram ad got me this holiday season and I bought one of these fire blankets too- https://preparedhero.com/products/emergency-fire-blanket
6. Check the gutters, downspouts and nearby storm drains for blockages and signs of damage to prevent pooling water and related structural damage. Water is truly the enemy for homes, but something that can be prevented through regular observations and maintenance.

By staying proactive with simple upkeep tasks, you can prevent costly repairs, improve your home’s longevity, and create a healthier living environment. A little effort each season goes a long way in preserving your home’s value and ensuring it remains a place of comfort and joy! So, take the time to check off those maintenance tasks—you’ll thank yourself later!