洗涤
无论您是如何发电房子,甲板,走道或前廊,这是一份最佳的工作,以温暖的天气造成温暖,所以这是一个完美的夏季项目。随着太阳跳下来,如果你有点湿了,你就不会介意太多。
清洁排水沟
It’s not anyone’s favorite pastime, but cleaning the gutters is an important maintenance chore. Gutter-cleaning should be part of your spring and fall checklist, but it’s also wise to clear your gutters out before a heavy summer storm hits, to get rid of any clogs that may have built up.
Sealing the Driveway
如果你的话,你的车道将持续更长时间seal it regularly。When you factor in curing time, this project takes three to four days, so check the forecast before you begin to make sure you'll have a few consecutive days of good weather.
检查烟囱
常规烟囱检查和清洁有助于防止火灾,保持您的家庭安全。安排每次夏天都有烟囱检查,以便您可以在凉爽的天气到达秋季之前完成任何所需的维修。
绘画百叶窗
更换疲惫,褪色的百叶窗可以昂贵,但你可以给他们一个新鲜,干净的外观,只不过是几层涂料。更好的是,如果百叶窗结构良好,这是一个非常友好的工作,这是您夏季待办事项列表的理想选择。
密封甲板
清洁烤架
The grill gets a real workout in the warmer months, with quick weekday meals, holiday cookouts, and all the outdoor entertaining that summertime brings. Take the opportunity to thoroughly clean the grill from top to bottom at the beginning of the season, and be vigilant about burning off old grease and removing food residue.
Wash the Windows
The summer sun looks best streaming through clean windows, so set aside a weekend to wash them early in the season. Choose a cloudy day so the cleaner won’t dry too quickly and leave streaks behind.
Touch Up Your Front Door
Freshening up the paint on your front door is an easy maintenance task that will pay off big in curb appeal.
重新粉刷你的围栏
Fence-painting can be tedious and time-consuming, but attending to this outdoor maintenance task will keep your fence looking sharp and make it last longer. Commit to taking it on, one section at a time, during the warm summer months.
Inspect the Roof
Install Security Lights
使用运动传感器安装灯光是一个简单的夏季DIY项目,将改善您家周围的安全性和安全性。
Repair Your Walkway
Whether your walkway is concrete, pavers, or stepping-stones, take some time to rehab and repair it in summer when you're more likely to have several consecutive days of fair weather. When the rain, ice, and snow arrive, you'll be glad that your walkway is safer for you, your family, and guests.
删除树桩
一棵死树桩真的可以真正带来你院子的外观,所以使用夏天的愉快日子来脱离那里。根据树桩的条件和大小(以及您的DIY体验),你甚至可以自己做到这一点。有几种方法可以使用租赁树桩磨床,涂上化学品,或用斧头和铲子进入它。只要选择最适合您需求的人,并为它提供。
清晰的刷子
Accumulated dead vegetation can create a fire hazard during hot, dry summer months and provide shelter for pesky animals. For safety's sake, clear away any dead brush from your yard to stave off both fires and pests.
润滑车库门
您可能不会对自动车库门进行多大思考 - 直到它停止工作,即。为了使其运行正常,确保一年至少一次紧密并润滑铰链,滚筒和其他移动部件。
修剪死区
It's easy to identify dead branches in summertime after all the leaves have come out on your trees. Pruning dead wood is safe at any time of year, and summer is a great time to do it.
更新邮箱
如果您的邮箱看起来很疲倦,但不需要更换,只需将其从柱子或墙上取下并用新鲜的涂料和新号码照亮它。
修复窗口屏幕
Window screens occasionally get torn, but fortunately修复他们并不困难或昂贵。只要框架状况良好,就可以轻松应用小屏幕修补程序,甚至可以在必要时更换网格。
重新装饰
暴露在自然环境和时间的推移can cause caulk to fail, and this can lead to rot around your windows, sills, and doorways. It’s a good idea to inspect the caulk around the outdoor trim of your house every year and do repairs as needed.
Summer Maintenance Checklist
一次解决一份工作,你将留在室外维护之上,而无需错过夏季乐趣。
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