Home Management for First Time Homeowners Class 2: Home Maintenance Heather Greenwood Fauquier Extension Office June 9, 2004

Home Maintenance Equipment Lawn mower Tool kit Rake Garden gloves Shovel

Maintenance Tips Windows Screens Paint Carpet/Rugs Lawn/Yard Smoke detector GFI Outlet Toilet Washer/dryer Refrigerator Water heater Pipes Pest control Roof Gutters/downspouts Kitchen sinks

Being a Good Neighbor Pets Zoning laws Neighbor relations

Spring Maintenance Damage to exteriors Fix screens/screen doors Inspect roof (missing, damaged, loose, moss) Water leaks and stains Caulk gutters and downspouts Repair sidewalks and steps Tighten loose door hinges Check for pests

Summer Maintenance Mow / weed lawn and flowerbeds Pick up all trash Remove cars that don’t run Plant trees, shrubs, flowers Don’t plant too close to the house Remove mildew

Fall Maintenance Inspect siding for needed repairs Clean out & check for holes in gutters Weather-strip doors/caulk windows Check furnace Drain water from outside hoses and turn off outside faucets Paint exposed wood

Winter Maintenance Clear snow off porches, sidewalks, driveways Change furnace filters at least 2-3 times per year Drain water heater 2-3 times per year Inspect kitchen / bathroom tile for cracks or missing grout

Home Maintenance Funds Establish an ARF (Annual Reserve Fund) Purchase Price X 1% = ARF $60,000 times 1% = $600 ARF  12 = Monthly Set Aside $600  12 = $50