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Summer Checklist: Get Your Home Summer Ready 

beltmann relocation groupSummer is here! Finally, right? Whether you’ve just moved into your dream home or are on your way – here are some tips for preparing your home and family for the BEST summer yet. With the kids out of school and/or lots of social events on the calendar – you’ll want to plan ahead and take care of these maintenance items so you don’t have issues down the road.

  • Call to have your air conditioner serviced
  • Change the air conditioner filter (every 3 months)
  • Flush out drain lines with a cup of bleach
  • Ensure you cut back vegetation away from your air unit
  • Replace smoke detector batteries
  • Rotate ceiling fan blades
  • Clean behind appliances
  • Buy a vent cleaning kit
  • Upgrade your thermostat
  • Repot house plants
  • Patch your lawn
  • Fertilize
  • Order mulch
  • Inspect gutters and down spouts
  • Inspect sprinklers
  • Get mower up and running
  • Go get some gas for mower to have on hand
  • Remove hornets nest
  • Call exterminator
  • Clean the grill
  • Pressure spray porch and lawn furniture

If you’re able to get through these maintenance items, you’ll be on your way to having an easy-breezy summer. Consider hosting a party once you get your new place up to tip-top shape and show off your yard. Clean up is always easier when you can grill or entertain outside. And, as always, if you ever need any assistance with your move – our team at Beltmann is ready to help!