Is your home ready for the fall and winter?

Is your home ready for winter?

As we transition into fall and winter, you may  be considering some repairs around the house to prepare it for the cooler months of winter. On that note, I’ve compiled a list of fall maintenance ideas to help you get started! Gutters and downspouts Check to make sure they are working properly. Fireplace and flue Repair cracks, and crumbling mortar. Check and replace gasket on woodstove if necessary. Siding Inspect exterior caulking, and repair if necessary. Storm windows and doors Check for any cracked or broken glass. Tighten or repair loose or damaged frames and repaint if necessary. Replace broken, worn, or missing hardware; tighten and lubricate door hinges and closers, and check for broken or missing glazing. Weather-stripping Inspect and repair stripping around windows and doors. Thermostat Clean heat sensor, contact points, and contacts; check accuracy and replace if necessary. Garage Doors Clean and lubricate hinges, rollers, and tracks; tighten screws. Foundation Check grading for proper slope away from foundation wall. Trees Trim back all tree limbs and vegetation away from roof. Roof Inspect roof surface, flashing, and eaves; repair if necessary. I hope you’ve found this list helpful. If you’re doing any repairs or preventative maintenance that requires the help of professionals, I’d be happy to give you some referrals. I’m also available to answer any of your real estate or home owning questions. You can also find more tips for homeowners on my website! Call if I can be of help to you.     Nancy David, ASR, CNE, AHS Professional Realtor® RE/MAX Associates Northeast II Phone: 281-812-6748 eMail: nancy@NancyDavidRealtor.com www.NancyDavidRealtor.com RE/MAX Associates Northeast 18700 W Lake Houston Parkway Humble, TX 77346 Each office independently owned and operated. Nancy David with RE/MAX Associates Northeast is your real estate professional specializing in Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Eagle Springs, Fall Creek, Summerwood and the entire northeast Houston area.  If you are considering buying or selling a home please give me a call to get the highest level of professional service … and that’s The Way Real Estate Should Be. Be sure to bookmark my web site at www.NancyDavidRealtor.com for your ultimate real estate resource on the Kingwood, Atascocita, and Humble areas.  On my site you can search the MLS to find the perfect home, get information about new home builders, research the area and get information and view photos of the various communities, get the latest real estate news, and view many helpful items and tools regarding buying or selling a home.