7 May Home Care Tips

Helpful hints for maintaining your home

Your home is often one of your largest investments. Take care of your home, and it can provide you with years of enjoyment and memories with your family. You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. Below are 7 home care tips for May. Check back each month for new ideas each month for your home in the greater Athens area!

Data via KW

1. Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs and railings for loose members and deterioration.
2. Check plumbing shut-off valves. Ensure that they turn off and on freely.
3. Service kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes.
4. Check vents, louvers and chimneys for bird nests and squirrels.
5. Check lawn sprinkler system for leaky valves and exposed lines.
6. Inspect exterior siding for mildew. Scrub off as necessary.
7. Check septic system drain field for flooding.