Following a long and wet winter, our homes will soon be begging for our attention. It’s time to take a walk around the house to see what the winter weather has done to our once pristine homes. Water and wind, ice and snow have a way of damaging our home’s exterior and the dark days have disguised indoor problems. Even critters seeking shelter may have invaded crawlspaces and attics while moss and mildew have had their heyday. It’s time to spring into action and get ready for some outdoor living.

If you are anything like me I could use a list to get me started and guide me to completion. So I’ve provided the attached list.

Sincerely,

Windermere Real Estate

425-765-2211

Oh, By the Way…whenever you come across people who are thinking about buying or selling a home and would appreciate the same level of service I provide to you, please forward their name and telephone number to me. I will gladly follow up and offer them the high-quality service you currently receive.

Save the date for our 10^th Annual

Shredding & Recycling Event

April 22nd ~ 10AM – 2PM

Windermere office parking lot

1141 NE 124^th St. Suite 110, Kirkland

SPRINGTIME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

• Open hose bibs, check for leaks
• Clean gutters and downspouts after trees have seeded
• Hose off house exterior, scrub off any mildew. Check if caulking is needed between siding boards and around windows
• Clean gaps between deck boards, clean out under decks and porches
• Treat decks & walks for moss, mold and mildew
• Apply moss killer to roof
• Clean around air conditioner compressor
• Inspect weather stripping, replace or repair as needed
• Clean sliding door tracks and lubricate with white lithium compound
• Inspect septic field and tank area for flooding or odor
• Tune up lawn mower and inspect lawn equipment
• Aerate lawn and add lime (especially in the Northwest)
• Inspect basement/crawl space, house, and attic for signs of pests such as carpenter ants, wasps, and rodents. Repair any loose vent screens. Inspect for signs of water at the same time.
• Replace furnace filter, order servicing if needed
• Clean kitchen exhaust fan filters
• Vacuum bathroom vent fan covers
• Clean dryer vent ducting and wash dryer filters
• Examine caulk and grout in shower, repair as needed
• Clean dishwasher food filters and check that openings in spray arms are clear
• Collect old paper records, old electronics, old TV’s and small appliances to take to Linnea’s Shredding & Recycling event on April 22^nd.