Your Regina Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

Posted by Leanne Tourney on Friday, August 3rd, 2018 at 7:46am.

regina summer home maintenance checklist

As a Regina homeowner, you are tasked with the challenge of keeping your home in good condition.

This isn’t always easy. Regina’s warm summers, crisp winters, and prairie winds aren’t easy on houses, and that’s why it is important to be vigilant about home maintenance.

Summer maintenance isn’t just about keeping your home comfortable for you, although that is certainly a big perk. It is also about maintaining your home so that its value will continue to appreciate over the years.

For many people, their home is their largest financial investment, and this is a good reason to keep it in tip-top shape. Whether you are planning on selling your home in Regina soon and you want to put your best foot forward, or you simply want to make sure that your home is in good condition, here are five items you should put on your summer home maintenance checklist.

Remove Damaged Roofing

In Regina, as anywhere, a healthy roof is important. Throughout the summer months, it shelters you from thunderstorms. In the winter, your roof will protect you from the thick blanket of snow overhead.

High winds over the course of the year, can often mean than roofs have had minor damages to the shingles or the eaves. If you notice any shingles missing or your eaves have been damaged by falling branches or other hazards, you will want to replace these in the summer months when working on your roof is easier.

Maintain Your Heating System

While no one wants to think about winter in the summer, when winter hits, you want to be prepared. Summer is a great time to ensure that your heating system is in good shape. Almost any kind of heating system will require some type of maintenance, and the summer months are a good time to tackle these issues because in the summer you have the luxury of time. You can be more flexible about booking appointments with repair people, or you have the option of ordering parts online if it will help reduce the cost of repair.

If you have a furnace or a heat pump, you might need to replace the air filters. This will allow for better air flow and higher efficiency. If you have a wood burning fireplace or a pellet stove, summer is a good time to have your chimney cleaned. A clean chimney will drastically reduce the risk of a chimney fire. If you have a boiler, you will want to flush it out to ensure that it is free from dust and build up. If you have very hard water, you may need to consider de-scaling it.

Repaint Your Home

Nothing says summer like a fresh coat of paint.

A new shade can completely change the atmosphere of a space. Light shades tend to make spaces feel larger while darker hues tend to make them feel smaller. Because of the heat, you should find that wet paint dries quickly in the summer. It is also easy to open your windows and turn on fans to avoid paint smells.

If you have noticed that the paint on the outside of your home is peeling or fading, a fresh coat of exterior paint will help you brighten up your home. If you are intending to sell soon, you might find it useful to know that studies show that white is one of the most appealing exterior home colours.

Fix Your Foundation

The foundation of your home is critically important to the overall health of your home. If you recently discovered any cracks in the foundation, summer is a good time to address these issues.

Depending on the scale of the issue, repairing a damaged foundation could be as simple as filling a crack with expandable foam, or they can require that the land around the house be excavated to reveal the foundation of the house. You will want to consult a professional to be sure.

Landscaping

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy your yard. Spending a part of your summer up keeping your yard will mean that you have the rest of the summer to enjoy it. Whether that means that you add a fresh coat of stain to your patio or you create space for a veggie garden depends on your space, and your taste.

If you are hoping to sell soon, you may want to focus your efforts on your front yard. The front yard is usually the first thing a perspective buyer will see when they come to view your home, contributing to its curb appeal and ensuring a great first impression. If you can show buyers a well-kept front yard with deciduous trees, flowers, and an attractive front entrance, they are sure to be impressed.

For more insightful Regina real estate advice, contact the Tourney Group online or call 306-789-1700. As long-time residents of the city, they can offer helpful advice on buying or selling real estate.

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