While it seemed like it would never come, spring has finally arrived! Now it’s time for spring cleaning and making sure your home is maintained year-round. As a homeowner, there are many things you must do to keep your home in tip-top shape. Just like a car, your home needs regular maintenance to ensure it looks and is running its best. When your Lake of the Ozarks home is well maintained, it could also keep you from dealing with any bigger issues, as you can catch problems early on before they become an issue. Mission Bay has created a list of home maintenance tips to help you keep your Lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks in peak condition.
Spring Maintenance
Clean out gutters. During the fall and winter, leaves and other debris have likely accumulated in the gutters. It's best to clear the gutters now before the summer storms, so your home has proper drainage.
Inspect the exterior of your home. Check the condition of the paint or if there is any damage to your siding from winter. Take a close look at the entire exterior and make any repairs as needed. This is also a good time to check the condition of the foundation and look for any cracks.
Get your AC unit serviced. Have your AC unit serviced in the spring to ensure it's in proper working condition before you need it in the summer.
Repair and replace damaged window screens. Make sure bugs don't have easy access to your home by repairing or replacing any window screens that are damaged.
Clear away dead plants and shrubs from the yard. Take a look at your plants, shrubs, and trees and clear away any parts of them that are dead. For trees, if dead branches are left unattended, they can fall, which could cause property damage and potential injury. It's best to trim plants before the leaves come out, as it's easy to see the condition of the branches while they're bare.
Monthly Maintenance
Inspect or replace HVAC filters. It's best to check your air filters once a month and replace as necessary. The air filters for your HVAC system are an important aspect of making sure your furnace and AC are running efficiently. If you have pets or children, you may need to replace your filters more often.
Clean garbage disposal. If your home has a garbage disposal, you will want to clean this once a month to avoid pests, such as fruit flies, from invading your kitchen. It will also help to avoid gunk buildup that could make your kitchen sink start to smell. Many cleaners that you can buy at the store also perform double duty and help sharpen the blade of your garbage disposal.
Inspect the fire extinguisher(s). It's best to have a fire extinguisher (or two) in your home in case of a fire. It's best to have one in close proximity to the kitchen, laundry room or any other place that has a source of heat that could catch fire. The inspection process for your fire extinguisher doesn't take a lot of work, but it could help you avoid a fire disaster in your home. Ensure that the extinguisher is not being blocked by anything, the gauge shows adequate pressure and, finally, make sure there are no visible signs of wear and tear.
Bi-Annually
Test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's best to check the smoke alarms as well as the carbon monoxide alarms in your home quarterly to ensure they are in proper working condition. Test your alarms to check and make sure the batteries are fully charged and change them if necessary. If the alarm is still not working after replacing the battery, it may be time for a new alarm.
Give your home a deep clean. While you should be vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning the counters, and dusting on a regular basis, it's a good idea to give your home a proper deep clean at least twice a year. This includes cleaning the appliances, windows, dusting every nook and cranny, etc. Keeping these things clean and not letting dirt, grime, dust build up over years and years will help keep your home in tip-top shape.
Do a once over on your home. Do a walk around your home and ensure everything is looking like it should. Check the pipes, faucets, and toilets and ensure there are no drips or leaks. Look outside your home and check the condition of the roof for damaged shingles or water intrusion near the windows and doors. While you're outside, cut back trees and shrubs from the house walls, roof, and AC unit.
Lake Living
Mission Bay offers Lake living at its finest with gorgeous Lakefront and Lake view homes at the 32MM of the Osage. Our Lakefront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks are beautifully tiered so most of our homes have stunning views of the water. To learn more about our year-round residential development at the Lake of the Ozarks visit our website or stop by the community today!
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