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January |
- Climb up to the roof and, with a broom, brush snow off the overhang.
- Clean or replace the furnace filter. ( Filters should be replaced or cleaned at least once a month during peak heating season ).
- Clean humidifier pad on furnace.
- Check windows for condensation. If they are quite damp, increase the ventilation in your home by either by running kitchen and bathroom fans from time to time or by opening a window slightly.
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February |
- Brush off the snow from roof overhang.
- Clean range hood filter by soaking it in soapy water.
- Dust and vacuum baseboard heaters.
- Clean or replace furnace filter.
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March |
- Remove snow from roof overhang.
- Move refrigerator and dust off rear coils.
- Clean or replace furnace filter.
- Look for dripping taps replace replace washers if necessary.
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April |
- Clean eavestrough and check downspouts.
- Rake winter debris from lawns, once ground is quite dry.
- Plant deciduous trees and shrubs.
- Check roof for loose or cracked shingles.
- Inspect exterior finishes ( chipped paint etc. ).
- Check walk way and driveway for frost damage.If with a concrete patching material.
- Fertilize lawn.
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May |
- Sow new lawns with pitchfork to allow air in.
- Plant annuals ( end of month ).
- Check exterior caulking for rain penetration.
- Remove storm windows.
- Clean aluminum sliding if dirty. Use a stiff bristle brush ( not wire ) and mix one liter laundry bleach,with three liters water and 100 ml dishwasher detergent.
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June |
- Feed perennials with 7-7-7 fertilizer.
- Check wood or chain link fences for frost heave.
- Inspect air conditioning system to see if it's working properly.
- Clean outside windows.
- Fertilize lawn.
- Prune shrubs that have already blossomed.
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July |
- Trim evergreen hedges.
- Check bathroom and exhaust fans.
- Seal asphalt driveway if necessary.
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August |
- Check garage door track and grease the bearings.
- Lubricate interior and exterior door hardware.
- Seed new lawns.
- If furnace ductwork in basement is not covered over by a rec room ceiling check to see if joints need new duct tape.
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September |
- Get oil furnace serviced.
- Check clothes dryer vent and remove dust particles.
- Inspect the grout around tires and bathtubs.
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October |
- Plant spring flowering bulbs.
- Rake leaves and clean up yard.
- Drain garden hoses.
- Wrap trunks of newly-planted trees.
- Check weatherstripping around doors and windows.
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November |
- Plant spring flowering bulbs.
- Rake leaves and clean up yard.
- Drain garden hoses.
- Warp trunks of newly-planted trees.
- Check weatherstripping around doors and windows.
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December |
- Cover evergreens with burlap to prevent ice damage.
- Brush off evergreens after heavy snowfalls.
- Bring in firewood.
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