KATY HINE
New York 

Inside Your Home

 

• Check your electrical outlets for potential fire hazards, such as frayed wires or loose-fitting plugs. Make sure outlets, fuse boxes and extension cords are not overloaded.

• Move your multi-purpose fire extinguisher to an accessible place, and make sure it is filled and ready for operation with the current date!

• Have your air-conditioning system inspected by a professional as recommended by the manufacturer.

• Check your water heater for leaks and corrosion.

• Clean or replace your furnace filter.

• Spring cleaning and organizing!

• Have the clothes dryer exhaust duct and space under the dryer cleaned of lint, dust, and pieces of material.

• Inspect your smoke detectors. Make sure there is one on each floor of your home. Test them monthly, and change the batteries!

• Check the light bulbs in all your fixtures. Be sure they are the correct wattage as recommended by the manufacturer.

 

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Outside Your Home

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• Check for any damage to your roof.

• Turn on irrigation and outside water

• Clean gutters and downspouts to keep debris from accumulating.

• Remove dead branches

• Hire a great gardener if you don’t have time to plant and maintain outside space

• Check outside light bulbs before your next social gathering!

• Repaint and scrape any loose paint on windows, gates etc

• Repair cracked, broken or uneven stairs and walkways to provide a level walking surface.