7 Timely Home Maintenance Tips for July

1- MAKE THE BASEMENT COMFY: The beauty of basements is that they tend to be the coolest room in the house in the heat of summer. As well, they provide a safe place to go during storms. Easy ways to spruce up the basement include painting the concrete floor, adding area rugs, comfy furniture, a TV, and gaming centers.
2- KEEP THE POOL CLEAN: As the heat increases, so does the necessity of keeping effective chlorine levels in your pool to fight algae invasion. Summer is the time to enjoy the pool, and nobody wants to swim in one that’s turned green.
3- BE PREPARED FOR NATURAL DISASTERS: Whether you live in tornado alley or a high fire risk area, make sure you have a plan and your “go bag” is ready to go.
4- UP SECURITY FOR VACATION TIME: Make
sure your house continues to look occupied during your absence. Continue yard maintenance, put
mail on-hold, use automatic light timers, and an outdoor security camera system that can be remotely accessed.
5- DE-BUG OUTDOOR LIGHT FIXTURES: Now’s the time to hangout on the porch. Don’t let dirty light fixtures filled with dead bugs kill the mood.
6- CLEAN THE FRIDGE: There is no better time to address this odious task than during the blazing heat of summer.
7- FERTILIZE YOUR LANDSCAPING: After the initial blush of spring, your yard plants will appreciate some extra help during the long, hot days of July.

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