Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Home Maintenance
Fixing, cleaning, and maintaining a home while it’s warm and dry is like shopping for the winter holidays in July. It’s smart to get it done early — before the bad weather comes along. Here are some tips for getting home maintenance done during the summer. Gutters: Suppose the gutter system — including gutter guards, downspouts, and gutter extensions — is working properly. In that case, water will flow through and out at least five feet away from the house, says Dan DiClerico, a home expert for a national online home renovation website. Start with a visual inspection of the …