If a home inspection of your home in Tampa teaches you anything, it should be that regular maintenance of your home is crucial. When it comes time to sell your home, you will be glad you took the time to care for things seasonally,and so will your home inspector. It is always good to have periodic home inspections as your home in Tampa ages, but with a few DIY tips, you can help keep your home in tip-top shape so you can worry less and enjoy more.
Spring
Spring cleaning takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to taking care of your home. Beyond just getting rid of old clothes and toys, you can do so much at home. Since the weather is nice, we recommend maintaining the outdoor and garage spaces during this time of year. Commonly missed areas of your Tampa home that your home inspection will pick up on are areas that include the gutters and windows. Clean out your gutters, regrade the areas surrounding your house, replace any outlets, and check your concrete areas for damage.
Summer
For those warmer summer months, get your patio ready for action by repairing anything damage by the winter weather. This is a great time to repaint your home or give it a good power-washing to remove months of dirt and debris. Once the exterior is clean, you can better see areas that may need a professional inspection for more serious problems.
Fall
This is the best time to prepare yourself and your home for the cold winter. Check all weather stripping around the doors and windows and check for damaged window screens. You will also want to clean those gutters again, as the fall leaves have likely clogged them up again. For those with outdoor spaces, prep these areas for winter by cleaning up any overgrown shrubs and trees and put away any patio furniture. This will help you get a nice jump start for winter preparedness.
Winter
During the last season of the year, you will likely be hibernating inside, which is a great time to look at your appliances. Clean your fridge out and run a cleaning cycle on your oven to reduce grime and to keep them fully functional. If you want to brave the cold, you can also check your AC coils and make sure they are clean and ready to go when the warmer weather appears. You may want to hire an inspector to ensure your HVAC is in good working order.
With every season, there is something new you can be doing to your home. Taking care of your home never ends, so setting yourself up with a seasonal schedule can keep you on track to make sure that nothing gets forgotten. We recommend having a periodic home inspection performed by a professional to make sure nothing slipped through the cracks. It’s also always a good idea to get a second opinion on any problem areas. If you’re in need of a home inspection, call us at Radiant Property Inspections today!