{"id":6034,"date":"2017-08-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/5-home-maintenance-tips-for-fall\/"},"modified":"2017-08-31T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-08-31T00:00:00","slug":"5-home-maintenance-tips-for-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/5-home-maintenance-tips-for-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Home Maintenance Tips for Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"Your clients may be able to shave up to 30 percent off their energy<\/a> bills this fall by conducting appropriate preparation measures on their home. For example, stripping and caulking the home to prevent drafts could be a major money saver, according to WIN Home Inspection<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WIN President Steve Wadlington offers<\/a> the following five tips to share with your clients on how to clean and update the home to get it cold weather-ready:<\/p>\n

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  1. Check the roof.<\/strong>\u00a0Sun exposure can cause warping, fading, chipping, and other deformities to roofs and siding materials. Inspect the roof for cracks or other damages, and repair any issues before winter.<\/li>\n
  2. Sweep the chimney.<\/strong>\u00a0If there is a blockage, or if residue is built up, the risk of fire and other safety issues increases. Homeowners will\u00a0want to make sure the chimney is clean and in tip-top shape for winter use.<\/li>\n
  3. Clean the gutters.\u00a0<\/strong>Check gutters for leaves or other debris that may be blocking water flow. Be sure to clear them out so water can properly drain. Gutters are essential in preventing water damage<\/a> and other costly repairs.<\/li>\n
  4. Check weather stripping and caulking. <\/strong>This is essential to keep windows and doors sealed. Windows and doors may become slightly detached from their frames during colder months, so it\u2019s important to make sure they are properly attached at the beginning of the season.<\/li>\n
  5. Check out floors.\u00a0<\/strong>With all the heat and moisture of the summer months, floors may be showing some signs of wear and tear. Scratched, dull, or damaged floors should be professionally scuff-sanded and recoated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Source: WIN Home Inspection<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Realtors.org <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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