To paraphrase the legendary Rock & Roll group The Beatles,
"Little darling, it's been a long, cold, lonely winter… but here
comes the Sun!"
With the warmer weather just around the corner, now is the
perfect time to start thinking about completing those home
maintenance projects that have been on your mind all winter. Some
tasks to consider:
- The furnace has been running constantly the last few months,
keeping you warm and safe throughout the winter. Have that old,
dirty filter replaced now so you don't have to worry about it next
fall. And have a professional conduct a preventative
maintenance safety inspection before you forget.
- What better time than spring for a fresh paint job; it's one of
the easiest ways to give any room in your home a clean, remodeled
look that you'll enjoy for years to come!
- Before the heat of summer picks up, have a professional air
conditioning contractor inspect and maintain your system or window
units as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Now is also a great time to repair any cracked, broken or
uneven driveways and walks to help provide a safe walking surface
around the home.
- Don't forget to have your roof and gutters checked for any
damage that may have occurred over the winter months. Spring rains
can be as damaging as winter ice.
- The onset of warmer weather also signals that it's time to
clean out your clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and the space
under the dryer.
- Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms. It's also a great time to install new
batteries all of your home smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors.
Whether it's from the above list or tasks unique to your home,
completing home maintenance tasks now will help to keep you and
your home safe for many years to come.
For helpful advice on these or any other maintenance projects on
your "to-do" list, give us a ring at (773)
769-9000 or email me at brian.holmertz@cmsschicago.org.
Brian Holmertz, Coordinator, United Methodist Senior Home
Maintenance
Chicago Senior Living
Assisted Living
in Chicago