1. Objectives 9.02-9.03: ANALYZE home maintenance techniques

2. EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

3. Roof, Gutters, Downspouts
Check roofs every 6 months for loose shingles.

4. Wood and vinyl siding needs to be checked for rot, loose boards and washed/painted on a regular basis
Stucco also requires washing.

5. Brick mortar must be checked and repaired on a regular basis.

6. ALL homes need to be checked for termites annually.

7. Window and Doors
Checking for rot and proper caulking.

8. Weather stripping should also be replaced as it wears out over time.

9. Decks, Porches, and Terraces
Check for rot and damage
Pressure wash, paint and stain as needed
PLASTIC LUMBER is a non-skid surface even when wet
Will not stain, rot, mold, mildew, or fade.

10. INTERIOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

11. Repairing leaky faucets
Usually requires a washer replaced
Saves water and money.

12. Clogged drains Can use chemical drain cleaner to open
A plunger may be needed.

14. Repair Tools for the Home
Hammer:
has a curved claw; used to drive and pull nails.

15. Standard or Flat Head Screwdriver
ranges from very small to large.

16. Phillips Head Screwdriver
fits a slot shaped with a X shape. Used to assemble furniture, bookcases, cabinets, etc.

17. Adjustable Wrench Used to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts
Comes in many different sizes.

18. Steel Tape Measure Used to measure areas larger than 3 feet
Usually retractable and most have thumb locks
Can have standard or metric measurements.

19. Pliers: used for gripping & cutting
Channel lock pliers:
used for plumbing problems (loosen and tighten nuts/bolts)
Slip joint pliers:
Moves to fit nut and bolt

20. Long nose pliers:
used for bending wires and positioning components in small areas
excellent for floral arranging and crafts also.

21. Side-cutting pliers:
used to cut wire and to strip the insulation and coating off electrical wire.

22. Plunger: used to open clogged drains and toilets

23. Happy Home!