May 23rd, 2013
Tips For Preparing Your Home For Summer
Categories: Lifestyle, Tulsa Real Estate | Tags: great place to live, Living in Oklahoma, Simmons Homes, summer, Tulsa Community
This post was written by: Simmons Homes
We’ve done spring cleaning, redecorating, and gardening. Now it’s time to get your home ready for the summer! Don’t worry, this is doesn’t need to be overwhelming! Just a few things you can do to keep your home up to date, and your appliances running smooth.
Below are a few things you should do to prepare your home for summer.
Check your air conditioning units
A air conditioner is one of those modern day amenities that by the time they are not functioning correctly, it’s too late! By this, we mean it is much more simple to conduct a couple of simple maintenance steps, then have your unit not work correctly in the summer heat. If you have central air, things can get a little tricky. You may want to hire a professional for servicing.
If you have a window air unit, you need only remove and clean the filters. You’ll also want to ensure that you clean all ceiling fans and other fans. You can use a damp rag. If your fans are high, there are ceiling fan dusters you may purchase to assist you as well.
Fire Prevention
At the beginning of EACH season, if not more often, you should check your smoke detectors to ensure they are all working correctly. It’s also time to deep clean your dryer vents. While the normal removing of lint is important, many don’t realize the importance of regularly cleaning the lint-trap with a dryer vent brush. You can find these brushes at most home appliance stores.
Beautify your outdoor space
Since the weather is generally dryer in the summer, it is a great time to check your gutters. Clean out any leaves, needles and debris and leave gutters completely clear. Anytime you are using a ladder, be sure to follow safety steps to lower your risk of injury.
This is also a great time to do any touches needed on your siding and/or deck. Doing these things towards the beginning of the summer can minimize the need to do these repairs in the grueling heat of the later summer months.
Maintain yard/garden appliances
Because gas becomes stale after a month, be sure to empty out any leftover gas from your lawn mower. You can do this by running the tank until it’s dry; or using a siphon pump to transfer the old gas into a gas can **If you choose this method, be sure to dispose of old gas appropriately according to your local hazardous waste disposal guidelines.
Cutting your grass with sharper mower blades can also help minimize your need to water more often. You can tell if your blades are sharp enough by taking a look at the grass, after you’ve cut it. If the cut edges of the grass blades appear ragged, it is time to sharpen your blades. Your local hardware store can assist you with instructions on how to safely sharpen your specific appliance.
These are just few things you can take care of, to prepare your family for summer fun. Simmons Homes wants to make sure your family is safe, healthy, and happy not only during the summer, but all year round!
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