Things to Do For Your Home In November
Another month is behind us and a new month is ahead! As November begins, it's a strong reminder that winter is coming and our homes need a few routine maintenance tasks to not only help it through the season but also a few other tasks that will keep it looking beautiful. At The MacGuire Team, we love to see a well-maintained home in Colorado Springs, not just because they make for a great buying experience, but a wonderful selling and living experience as well. Here are a few things you can do in November to keep your home looking beautiful.
If you have carpet in your home, you probably know that no matter how often you clean them, they still get dirt that can't be removed by vacuum alone. You can rent carpet cleaners to help you get down and deep in the fibers to get them clean. You may even notice that after they are cleaned you get fewer allergies and feel better!
Your kitchen range hood has an exhaust as well, and it's important to keep that clean because grease can build up in the ducts, hoods, and vents. If left uncleaned, the systems can become highly flammable.
It's important to check your fire extinguisher on a regular basis to confirm that it is both visible, unobstructed and that it's in its designated location. You'll also want to verify that the locking pin is intact and that the tamper seal is unbroken.
It doesn't take long to do a few maintenance tasks a month to help maintain your home. Not only will this keep it looking fabulous, but they can help keep your home functioning properly, and even lower some of your maintenance costs. If you don't own a home, but are ready to start looking, don't forget to contact the best real estate agents in Colorado Springs. We can help you buy a Colorado Springs home to start performing these maintenance tasks on.
Clean the Carpets
If you have carpet in your home, you probably know that no matter how often you clean them, they still get dirt that can't be removed by vacuum alone. You can rent carpet cleaners to help you get down and deep in the fibers to get them clean. You may even notice that after they are cleaned you get fewer allergies and feel better!
Remove Lint From Dryer Exhaust
The vent on your dryer can become clogged with lint over time, and no amount of cleaning out the lint trap can save it.This will not only cause your dryer to dry less efficiently, but it can also result in dangerous house fires. You can easily clean this by removing the outside cover on your vent and use a special lint brush that features an extendable handle to clean the inside of the pipe.Check to Make Sure That Your Exhaust Ducts Are Clear of Debris
Your dryer exhaust isn't the only exhaust in your home that you should clean this month. Your air ducts and kitchen range hood have exhausts in them as well, and it's important to keep those clean on a regular basis.You can clean your air ducts by removing any build up in the pathways. The best option is to hire a professional to come out and take a look and clean them.Your kitchen range hood has an exhaust as well, and it's important to keep that clean because grease can build up in the ducts, hoods, and vents. If left uncleaned, the systems can become highly flammable.
Check Fire Extinguisher
It's important to check your fire extinguisher on a regular basis to confirm that it is both visible, unobstructed and that it's in its designated location. You'll also want to verify that the locking pin is intact and that the tamper seal is unbroken.
Oil Garage Door Tracks
Take some time to lubricate the door's hinges, springs, and bearings with a nonsilicon-based lubricant. There should be a recommendation by your garage door's manufacturer. If not, you can generally use a motor oil to lubricate the parts.Clean Garbage Disposal
This is a routine task that should be performed every single month. You can easily clean it by tossing some ice, lemon rinds, and vinegar in the disposal and turning it on. Don't forget to use a washcloth after it's been turned off to wipe the backside of the rubber flap as this is where fruit flies tend to lay their eggs.Test Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
Finally, make a quick run around your home and check the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. If they need new batteries, add them. You won't really be glad you did unless you need them - and it only takes a few minutes.
Maintaining A Colorado Springs Home
It doesn't take long to do a few maintenance tasks a month to help maintain your home. Not only will this keep it looking fabulous, but they can help keep your home functioning properly, and even lower some of your maintenance costs. If you don't own a home, but are ready to start looking, don't forget to contact the best real estate agents in Colorado Springs. We can help you buy a Colorado Springs home to start performing these maintenance tasks on.
Mike MacGuire
Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent
The MacGuire Team
6760 Corporate Dr
Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
719-536-4324 or 719-660-6793
Mike@BuyWithMike.com
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