Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Every Fall you want to make sure your home is up to date and protected.  At The Wooden Post we know how important your home is.  Not only is the place you come home to every night and spend time with family, it is an investment, one you need to protect.  One of the most typical problems we find in homes in Wisconsin is routine maintenance is not performed.  If you do not keep on top of things they eventually spiral out of control and a small project becomes a large one, costing you more and leaving you frustrated.  The Wooden Post has put together a list for all four seasons.  The list is small but should be followed.  Please check everything on this list and repair as soon as possible.  Of course we can help, however many of things listed below are simple and you can do them yourself.  If you cannot we can do the work for you.

• Seal, patch blacktop drive
• Check, tighten and adjust fences, gates and doors
• Fill all sinks, drain and check for leaks
• Check toilet for leaks
• Change indoor air filters
• Check and tighten all light fixtures, wall plugs and wall switches
• Align and adjust all cabinet doors
• Check trim and woodwork for scratches, cracks or pulling away
• Flush hot water heater and refill
• Check crawl–space for moisture and leaks
• Check and clean air registers and grills
• Check fire extinguishers
• Clean dryer vents and exhaust vents
• Inspect roof for missing shingles and gaps around pipes and corners
• Check linoleum for rips, tears and curling
• Check for erosion or shifting around house
• Bury any exposed sprinkler, wiring or cable lines
• Wash windows

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Contact The Wooden Post

Phone: 920.251.1126
Fax: 866.779.2708
Email: tim@thewoodenpost.net

Or contact us by mail:

The Wooden Post
235 East Scott Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935