Being a homeowner comes with a fair amount of maintenance and upkeep. Many people take care of their interiors but are not that serious when it comes to the exterior maintenance of the home.
The first impression is the last, and the condition of the outside of your sweet house can send off a pretty strong one. If you ever slip into the shoes of a guest and realized that the yard was not taken care of, leaky gutters, and the paint came off, then these things to keep the exterior of your home looking like new are for you.
Windows:
If you are looking for an ultimate shine, all the time, then you need to take care of your windows from outside, too. Done wrongly or using the inappropriate product can lead to grime and streaks over the windows. Prefer homemade solutions to clean your glass.
For example, you can prepare a solution made of part water and part white vinegar to wipe the windows in a circular motion with a microfiber cloth.
Doors:
The maintenance of outside doors is determined by the material that your door is made from, but generally, you should clean the external parts of your doors a few times a year regardless of the material.
Your external doors are exposed to different temperatures and weather. If your door is south facing, consider the possibility of color and paint fading once being faded by extensive sunlight.
Also, use a quality sealant on your doors and try to recoat in the same sealant every few years to keep your doors in working condition for years.
Check the exterior walls:
If your house has concrete or bricks on the outside, also on the stairs and bases, you can check the state of these. On the other hand, if there are areas that are beginning to crumble it can be a sign that water and humidity are affecting them.
If that’s the case you have to determine where the moisture is coming from. Since you are not an expert on these topics, it would be a bit of trial and error. You could go reviewing little by little.
Repairing those little details will prevent you from major damage in the future.
Check the Patio:
This is a simple task. You can take advantage of the good weather to see the conditions of your plants and outdoor furniture. You can also cut the grass to make better use of this space now that the weather is better.
You can use the hydro-cleaner to clean the entrance stairs, the porch, patio, and more.
Your car will be in the garage for a long time so you can clean the entrance of it. As well as repair it if necessary.
Clean the Gutters:
Cleaning the gutters in your home is very important, however, it is often forgotten. Generally, this happens, because of course, it is something that you do not have insight into and does not cause problems … until rain falls. This is why it is so necessary to do it, the idea is to prepare in advance.
If you know that rain is coming (especially the strongest ones) and you want to prevent water from entering your home (ruining walls and furniture) you must leave the gutters and downspouts clean, it is the only way for them to work properly.
Branches, leaves, seeds, and other dirt fall into the gutters, preventing the water from flowing correctly, preventing evacuation, and finally “coming out” where it shouldn’t.
Here are some ways to clean your gutters:
- Do not try to repair or clean gutters from the roof. Do it with a ladder, and use a bucket to carry tools and another to dump debris. When you are sure the gutter area is clear, use wire hooks to attach each bucket to the ladder.
- Clean a gutter near a downspout.
- Remove large debris, such as branches and leaves.
- Use a hose to run the water down the entire length of the gutters, starting from the opposite side of the downspout. If the water doesn’t drain, recheck the strainer and clean thoroughly. Turn on the faucet and hose down from the bottom of the downspout and it should be free of debris and obstructions.
Inspect the Exterior of Your Home Once a Four Month:
Take a walk around the home and take a note of the places and items that should be repaired. Check your roof, gutters, and the base of your home for cracks.
Let Us Help You With the Exterior Maintenance of Your Home
Waiting to handle exterior repairs of your home and workplace may end up costing you a good amount of money in the long run. Moreover, delaying exterior repairs is not safe for you and your loved ones. So, it’s important to address exterior repairs of your home and office, including apartments, condos, and townhouses, on time.
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