{"id":20145,"date":"2022-07-18T19:18:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T19:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/?p=20145"},"modified":"2022-07-18T19:18:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T19:18:21","slug":"the-essential-home-maintenance-checklist-summer-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/the-essential-home-maintenance-checklist-summer-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The Essential Home Maintenance Checklist: Summer Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re in an apartment or house, it seems that there\u2019s a never-ending list of home-related to-dos. Since summer doesn\u2019t get too sweltering here in Chicago (thank goodness), it\u2019s a great time of year to accomplish a mixture of indoor and outdoor tasks that need to get done!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve compiled a list of home maintenance tasks that you can knock out this summer. Be on the lookout for a fall, winter, and spring edition throughout the year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean out the dryer vent and exhaust duct<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace air filters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove showerheads and clean sediments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash interior of windows and window wells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean and switch fans to run counterclockwise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update and restock first aid kit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep clean bathroom closets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotate mattresses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash windows and window screens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power wash sidewalks and siding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repair and repaint chipped or peeling paint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power wash and reseal your deck<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your driveway resealed every other year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule any necessary maintenance on your HVAC system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mulch your garden beds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean gutters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an added bonus, here\u2019s a list of monthly to-dos for a clean, well-run home!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flea\/tick and heartworm medicine for pets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep clean refrigerator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean coffee maker, dishwasher, and washing machine with a vinegar cycle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash throw blankets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean garbage disposal with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/tiktok-garbage-disposal-ice-cleaning-trick-36871965\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ice method<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash out trash cans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum couch and chairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash shower curtain and liner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>WHO IS <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/\"><b>FULTON GRACE<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>We are one of Chicago\u2019s leading providers of comprehensive real estate services. We are home to an ever-growing team of savvy &amp; reputable <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/agents\/real-estate-chicago-il\/\"><b>local realtors<\/b><\/a><b>, seasoned <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/landlords\/chicago-property-management\/\"><b>property managers<\/b><\/a><b>, and customer-service-oriented staff. Whether you\u2019re looking to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/houses-for-sale\/illinois\"><b>find a new home, sell your home<\/b><\/a><b>, or have your <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/landlords\/chicago-property-management\/\"><b>property managed<\/b><\/a><b>, let us be your trusted <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/about-us\/our-company\/\"><b>real estate advisors.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re in an apartment or house, it seems that there\u2019s a never-ending list of home-related to-dos. 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