<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, but it also puts unique demands on your home. Preparing your property with proper maintenance can prevent costly repairs and keep your space comfortable. Here&rsquo;s </span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">your summer home maintenance checklist</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;"> with 10 practical tasks to ensure your home thrives during the season.</span></span></span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">1. Service Your HVAC System</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Summer heat can strain your air conditioning. Schedule a professional HVAC inspection to clean filters, check coolant levels, and ensure efficient operation. Replace air filters every 1&ndash;3 months for optimal airflow and energy savings.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">2. Clean and Inspect Gutters</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Spring rains and debris can clog gutters, leading to water damage. Clear leaves, twigs, and dirt from gutters and downspouts. Check for leaks or loose sections and repair them to ensure proper drainage.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">3. Check Windows and Doors for Air Leaks</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Warm air can sneak in through gaps, making your AC work harder. Inspect window and door seals, and replace worn weatherstripping. Caulk any cracks around frames to improve energy efficiency and keep your home cool.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">4. Maintain Your Outdoor Space</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Mow the lawn regularly and trim overgrown shrubs or trees to enhance curb appeal. Check for weeds and refresh mulch in garden beds. Inspect fences or decks for damage and apply sealant to protect against sun and heat.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">5. Inspect and Clean Outdoor Furniture</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Summer is perfect for outdoor living. Clean patio furniture with mild soap and water, and check for wear or rust. Apply protective coatings to wooden or metal pieces to extend their lifespan in the heat.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">6. Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Summer is a great time to ensure safety devices are working. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, replace batteries if needed, and swap out old units (typically every 7&ndash;10 years) for peace of mind.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">7. Clean and Store Winter Items</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Store winter gear like blankets, heaters, and heavy coats to free up space. Clean these items before storing to prevent mold or pests. Use airtight containers and keep them in a dry, cool area.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">8. Inspect Plumbing for Leaks</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Check indoor and outdoor pipes, faucets, and hoses for leaks or corrosion. Summer&rsquo;s heat can exacerbate small issues, so fix leaks promptly to avoid water waste or damage. Test sprinkler systems for proper function.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">9. Refresh Exterior Paint or Siding</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Sun exposure can fade or damage exterior surfaces. Touch up chipped paint or power-wash siding to restore your home&rsquo;s appearance. Consider applying UV-resistant paint for longer-lasting protection.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">10. Prepare for Summer Storms</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Summer can bring sudden storms in some regions. Trim weak tree branches that could fall, secure outdoor items like umbrellas, and stock an emergency kit with flashlights, batteries, and first-aid supplies.</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 20px; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">Conclusion</span></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; direction: ltr;"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px;">By tackling these 10 summer home maintenance tasks, you&rsquo;ll keep your home in top condition, save on energy costs, and enjoy the season worry-free. Start early and spread tasks over a few weekends for a stress-free summer!</span></span>