Gainesville Florida Home Maintenance Repair Handyman
Stephen J. Scott (352) 870-4043 or (352) 332-4043
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Fall Home
Maintenance Checklist
When the summer ends and the weather is
beginning to cool, there
are important home maintenance tasks to tackle.
• Clean out gardens and trim back trees and shrubs as necessary
• Plant trees and turn over soil in vegetable garden
• Fertilize grass and reseed as necessary
• Inspect the chimney cap and vents for your fireplace and dryer to
remove any
debris
• Open septic tank and check the level - if it’s high or approaching a
high
level, call a pumping contractor (this should be done every three years
regardless)
• Clean out gutters and drainpipes and ensure that downspouts are
working well
• Drain and store outdoor hoses and hose bibs and turn off interior
valves
leading to outdoor faucets
• Cover the air conditioner and set to “off”
• Remove screens and check the weather stripping around all windows and
doors,
repair and replace if necessary
• Disconnect the furnace power and inspect the forced-air fan belt for
signs of
wear and looseness
• For central sir systems, check that the drain pain under the cooling
coil in
your furnace plenum is clean and working well
• Change your furnace filter – this should be done each month during
the winter
as well
• Remove the floor grilles and vacuum out the ducts
• Vacuum around and in electric baseboard heaters to remove dust and
debris
• Test your furnace by turning it to heat (don’t forget to light the
pilot, if
necessary) and raising the temperature until the system comes on – turn
down to
the desired level afterward
• Bleed the air from your hot water radiators
• Inspect the ducts from your furnace and throughout your home,
repairing any
cracks, tears and other damage
• Check that your sump pump is operating well and clean out any debris
in the
pit
• Check that your bathroom and range hood exhaust are working well and
that the
dampers open properly outside
• Test your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and security
systems,
replacing batteries as needed
Winter Home
Maintenance Checklist
Once you have battened down the hatches in the fall, winter is
a more
restful time. Besides changing your furnace filter on a monthly basis,
you need
to do a few other things on a regular basis throughout the cold months.
It’s
also a good time to look at the plumbing and safety systems and the air
flow in
your home.
• Remove snow and ice as they build up in front of vents, gas
meters,
on
walkways, and near basement windows and emergency exits
• Shovel driveway and keep clear of ice
• Watch roof for ice dams and dangerous icicles
• Furnace air filters need to be changed monthly, ventilation system
filters
can be done every other month
• Check your firewood supply and remove ash buildup in a wood burning
appliance
as necessary
• Clean your humidifier
• Pull out the refrigerator and freezer, vacuum out the radiator
grilles and
clean the floor underneath
• Go over the fire escape routes with your family and make sure the
emergency
exits are not blocked
• Replace washers on leaky faucets and replace any faucets necessary•
Clean out all the drains in your house
• Keep basement floor drain trap filled with water
• Run water through pipes that are used infrequently to prevent
freezing and
problems
• Inspect windows and doors for excessive condensation and ice buildup
• Note any drafts or cold air leaks that you find for repair in the
warmer
weather
Spring Home
Maintenance Checklist
As the seasons change and the nice weather returns, more home
maintenance
tasks crop up.
• Clean out winter debris from the gardens and de-thatch the lawn
• Fertilize the grass, trees and the garden as necessary
• Mulch the gardens to reduce weeds and maintain moisture levels
• Watch for pests, their nests, and any damage that they may be causing
around
the home
• Clean out drains and ditches of debris
• Clean out gutters and drainpipes and ensure that downspouts are
working well
• Level out any heaved deck or fence posts, as well as patio stones and
stairs
• Stain or paint any wood decks or fences once they have had time to
dry out,
but before the heat sets in
• Inspect the foundation for cracks, splits, leaks, and any other damage
• After the last threat of frost has passed, open up hose valves and
bibs and
reattach the hoses
• Take off storm windows and put in screens, replacing or repairing
wherever
necessary
• Turn off the gas furnace heat and extinguish pilot light if applicable
• Clean the air conditioning filter or replace if necessary
• Switch on the air conditioning system and test in a similar fashion
to the
furnace test done in the fall
• Check dehumidifier and drain if necessary
• Turn off, clean out, and drain furnace humidifier if applicable and
close the
damper if you have central air
• Test your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and security
systems,
replacing batteries as needed
• Change the furnace filter (monthly)
• Check that your sump pump is operating well and clean out any debris
in the
pit
Summer Home
Maintenance Checklist
You may want to enjoy the summer
and not
be stuck doing home maintenance, but many of these jobs are fast and
are best
done in the warmth of this season.
• Repair or replace driveways,
patios, and walkways
• Repaint wood frames
on doors and windows
• Maintain the gardens,
ensuring vines,
roots and branches are not growing dangerously close to the house
• Keep vegetable garden, trees, flower gardens, and potted plants
watered and
fed
• Inspect the roof
for any damage, wear and
problems that may have arisen over the winter
• Inspect the siding
and repair or
replace as necessary
• Lubricate garage
door openers and repair any hinges, handles, and locks on all
doors
• Check all caulking
and weather
stripping around mechanical and electrical services, paying special
attention
to the main door in the garage
• Check the stability of railings
and
guardrails
• Check the operation of all windows
• Deep
clean rugs,
carpets, and draperies
• Monitor the humidity
in the basement,
maintaining it at 60 percent
• Change the furnace
filter
(monthly)
• Keep basement floor drain trap filled with water
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Interior and Exterior - Inside and
Outside Painting
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Houses, Decks and Driveways Pressure Washed
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Installation,
Repair and Replacement of Locks and Locksets
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Window Panes of Glass Replaced
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Replace non-structural rotted wood
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Floor covering (carpet, ceramic tile and vinyl)
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Drywall repaired
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Installation of crown molding, wainscoting, chair rail,
baseboard, shoe molding and quarter round
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Hauling away old Appliances
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Outdoor
Painting & Staining
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Windows
Panes of Glass Replaced
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Repairs
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Patios Pressure Washed
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Landscaping
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Outdoor Cleaning
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General Maintenance
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Flooring
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Drywall
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Plastering
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Painting
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Carpentry
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Locksmith
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Ceiling Repair
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Ceramic Tile Repair
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Counter Tops
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Crown Molding
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Pressure Wash Decks
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Pressure Wash House (This should be done at
least once a
year!)
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Door Repair
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General Maintenance
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Replace AC Filters (This should be
done once a month every month!)
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Gutters Cleaned (This should be done
at least once a year!)
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Gutter Installation
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Home Inspections
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Insulation Installation
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Lamps Repaired
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Landscaping
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Lawn Care
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Shelf Installation
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Staining Furniture
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Florida
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Whether you need a little handyman help or a lot, I will
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work with every tool necessary to get the entire job done right and on
time the
first time.
I've been doing Home Maintenance Handyman Repairs Full Time
since 1988.
I know that once you hire my handyman services,
you'll be a customer
for life.
Thank you for your business and your trust.
Stephen J. Scott
Call me today at (352) 870-4043 or (352) 332-4043
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