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Checklist: Spring Maintenance
Roof - Inspect roof surface flashing, eaves, and soffits.
Gutters and downspouts - Clean out; inspect and repair weaknesses; check for proper drainage.
Siding - Inspect and clean siding.
Exterior caulking - Inspect caulking and replace if deteriorating.
Window sills, door sills, and thresholds - Fill cracks, caulk edges, repaint; replace if necessary.
Window and door screens - Clean screening and repair or replace; tighten or repair any loose or damaged frames and repaint; replace broken, worn, or missing hardware; tighten and lubricate door hinges and closers.
Drain waste and vent system - Flush out system.
Hot-water heating system - Lubricate circulating pump and motor.
Evaporative air conditioner - Clean unit; check belt tension and adjust; replace cracked or worn belt.
Heat pump - Lubricate blower motor.
Foundation - Check foundation walls, floors, concrete, and masonry for cracking, heaving, or deterioration.
Siding and trim - Check all wood surfaces for weathering and paint failure.
Deck and porches - Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs, and railings for loose members and deterioration.
Landscape - Cut back and trim all vegetation and overgrown bushes from structures.
Flashing - Check flashings around all surface projections and sidewalls.
Antenna - Check antenna and satellite dish supports.
Sprinkler - Check lawn sprinkler system for leaky valves and exposed lines.
Water well - Consider having well water tested for safety.
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