The Ultimate Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
(Continued from Page 10) By Caren Baginski
Weatherproof windows and doors
- Remove interior storm windows (old homes only) and replace screens on clean windows and doors."Think about this as far as how you're going to live," says Greg Haskett, vice president of The HomeTeam Inspection Service (www.hometeaminspection.com). "If you don't have air conditioning you want to make sure you have good air flow throughout the home." You can also save on utility bills by adding blinds to windows that face south and west. Haskett recommends opening windows when the sun sets and closing them at sunrise.
- Examine putty/caulk lines around exterior windows and doors; ensure weather stripping creates a good seal.
