The long, warm summer days can offer time for homeowners to catch up on some maintenance issues, preventing bigger problems from occurring down the track.
The extreme weather we’ve been experiencing this summer can take a heavy toll on your home.
A mixture of heat and prolonged periods of rain can damage exterior paint and finishes on timber decking.
You can also find that leaves and other debris will be in your gutters, blocking the flow of water.
These maintenance jobs will keep your home in good condition.
Brush up
Check your home exterior to identify flaking or cracking paint that needs repairing. If you are not up to the DIY work, consider hiring a professional. Safety is paramount when painting the exterior, particularly if a ladder is required.
Tired timbers
The weather is not kind to decking timbers, either. A fine green moss can gather when rain is followed by hot weather. And while stains and varnishes are excellent, they don’t last forever in the harsh conditions.
In the gutter
It’s never fun to clean the gutters, but it has to be done. If heavy rains spill into your home, it can cause untold damage. And you may not realise you have a problem until it’s too late.
Weed killer
Don’t let those pesky weeds run riot. Take advantage of the soft ground after heavy rains to de-weed your garden, then lay a thick bed of high-quality mulch to deny them the sunlight they need to thrive. Mulch will also retain the moisture your plants need to thrive when we hit the next dry spell.
Grime time
Have you looked at your windows and sighed at the amount of grime on them because of recent storms and rains? It’s surprising how dirty windows reduce the amount of light entering your home. Cleaning them is not arduous, and you’ll be happier when it’s completed.