If going away for a while remember to have someone keep an eye on your house for security, but also the lawn. Don't let the house look derelict.
After a rain and showers, take a look if there is standing water in the crawlspace afterwards. Is it well ventilated so there won't be a constant water presence. Contact a home inspector, contractor, etc for additional help in what to do if the water becomes a mainstay.
Make sure the surrounding area of a HVAC unit is clear and any near shrubs are pruned to give the unit ample space.
Remember to change your air filters routinely, no good letting pollen particles freely floating around the house.
Power wash the driveway and sidewalk, after months on end of collecting dust, dirt, and anything else its nice to see the brightness underneath after a good cleaning.
Let your sinks run and check if there's any leaks underneath in the cabinets. Sometimes we don't see what's right in front of us or below us.
Set an important date for the replacement of batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Jan 1 or July 4, or even Oct 31. Pick a day you'll remember and it'll be come routine.
Clean your windows, yes exterior as well as interior. Its nearly Summer and time to get all the natural light in.
Remember to keep the blades on the lawnmower not too low, we've seen many a commercial lawn cutting service burn grass by cutting way too deep.
Everyone have a great Memorial Day!
Today's Tip: Remember the 2014 Cotton Row Run is Monday, so everyone go on and cheer the runners.
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