Past and future clients of The Schucks can contact us anytime for a complimentary walk thru by one of us to point out routine maintenance items, dollar-smart home improvement ideas and more.   

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JANUARY
               Renew home termite warranty    
               Check  for safety and health hazards; check smoke and CO detectors
               Regulate indoor condensation; check and/or service humidifiers
               Check radon levels and correct for readings above 4 pci
               Review procedures for relighting furnaces and hot water heaters
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

FEBRUARY
               Repair squeaky stairs
               Repair squeaky floors
               Check and repair banisters, hand rails
               Check and repair door locks, safety chains, door bolts
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

MARCH
               Check attic for roof leaks
               Check for condition of interior paint, wall paper, windows
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

APRIL
               Cure basement leaks
               Repair plaster and drywall
               Spring air conditioning check
               Repair windows, sash cords, screens, glass, caulking
               Clean gutters and downspouts
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

MAY
               Check and/or repair toilets, seals, parts
               Unclog sinks and bathtub drains, install lint catcher on laundry discharge
               Repair pop-up drains
               Repair bathroom and kitchen faucets
               Check, clean dehumidifiers
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

JUNE
               Maintain and repair aluminum siding
               Repair vinyl siding
               Maintain and repair wood shingles, clapboard siding
               Re-point crumbling brickwork 
               Check for exterior paint problems, caulking
               re-stain and restain decks
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

JULY
               Repair metal porch railings
               Repair sliding glass patio doors
               Seal basement leaks from outside
               Repair and seal asphalt driveway
               Repair concrete steps, level walkway slabs
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

AUGUST
               Repair fencing
               Check and/or repair electrical wall receptacles
               Check and/or replace electrical wall switches
               Repair fluorescent lights
               Service heating system               
               Map and label electrical circuits
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

SEPTEMBER
               Inspect and clean chimneys and fireplaces
               Care for wood floors
               Maintain and repair ceramic tile
               Care for vinyl and other resilient floors
               Check and clear outside drains
               Fall furnace and humidifier check, change and/or clean filters

OCTOBER
               Maintain and repair garage doors
               Clean and organize garage
               Weatherstrip windows and doors
               Check and repair exterior caulk
               Use foam sealant where necessary
               Put up storm windows and doors
               Clean and repair blinds and shades
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

NOVEMBER
               Store outdoor equipment
               Protect outdoor metal items
               Clean gutters and downspouts
               Stack firewood away from house or fence
               Check insulation
               Protect pipes from freezing
               Service fireplaces
               Change and/or clean furnace filters

DECEMBER
               Safety check fire extinguishers
               Clear gutters and downspouts after last leaves have fallen
               Change and/or clean furnace filters