{"id":383,"date":"2016-04-08T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2016-04-08T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/?p=383"},"modified":"2016-08-17T17:33:59","modified_gmt":"2016-08-17T17:33:59","slug":"11-home-maintenance-tips-rainy-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/11-home-maintenance-tips-rainy-season\/","title":{"rendered":"11 rainy season tips to empower the exterior &#038; interior of your home."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-385 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-tips-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rain on Texas homes as example of home maintenance tips guide\" width=\"820\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-tips-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-tips-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-tips-1-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spring rains might keep you indoors, but the rainy season also\u00a0brings an opportunity to get your house ready for the summer months ahead. It&#8217;s a great time to take care of your home inside and out, and these April home maintenance tips will have you ready for summer before you know it!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-390\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-4.jpg\" alt=\"rain filled gutter during rainy season\" width=\"820\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-4.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-4-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-4-768x338.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Outdoor maintenance<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Contrary to the popular saying about April showers and May flowers, the greatest rainfall of the year usually hits Austin in May and June. That makes April an ideal time to tackle outdoor maintenance so your home will be ready to take the rain when it comes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Look for lawn damage.<\/strong>\u00a0Low areas next to the foundation should be filled in so water drains away from your house, and bare patches should be re-seeded to revive the grass.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for loose and leaky gutters.<\/strong>\u00a0When your gutters don&#8217;t drain correctly, it can lead to all kinds of problems, including leaks in your roof and damage\u00a0to\u00a0your foundation. Be sure to clear the leaves and other debris out of your gutters, but be careful\u2014if you plan on climbing up on a ladder, have a friend around who can keep the ladder steady.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your deck.<\/strong>\u00a0Power-wash your deck to clear away winter grime, and re-stain if needed. Before staining, check the forecast to ensure you have a few rain-free days ahead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inspect your roof.<\/strong>\u00a0Using a pair of binoculars, look for loose shingles, broken flashing around vents and chimney damage. Contact a professional for repairs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have a look at your walkway.<\/strong>\u00a0Look for cracks in concrete slabs, and fill them in with a concrete crack filler if necessary. Make sure all walkways, driveways and other concrete surfaces drain away from the foundation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-388 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-tips-3.jpg\" alt=\"Vacuum deep cleans carpets for one of your home cleaning tips\" width=\"820\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-tips-3.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-tips-3-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainy-season-tips-3-768x335.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Indoor maintenance<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>When rainy weather keeps you indoors, don&#8217;t worry! There are plenty of ways you can keep busy when the rain falls, like catching up on\u00a0these home maintenance tips\u00a0and taking care of these essential indoor spring cleaning\u00a0jobs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Replace your HVAC filters.<\/strong>\u00a0A dirty filter reduces energy efficiency and may cause your system to wear out more quickly. So, always start the spring with a clean filter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deep-clean your carpets.<\/strong>\u00a0Dirt builds up in carpets over time, so you might not even notice them getting dirty, but you&#8217;ll sure see the difference once they&#8217;ve been cleaned!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test smoke and fire alarms.<\/strong>\u00a0Replace batteries if necessary, and don&#8217;t forget to check your carbon monoxide detectors as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tend to your air conditioner.<\/strong>\u00a0You&#8217;ll be using your AC a lot in the months ahead. Be sure to clean both the indoor and outdoor units. It&#8217;s a good idea to have them professionally serviced at least once a year, and spring is the perfect time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean out your refrigerator.<\/strong>\u00a0While you&#8217;re at it, why not defrost the freezer and vacuum the coils to boost efficiency?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean and adjust ceiling fans.<\/strong>\u00a0Chances are good that your ceiling fans haven&#8217;t had much use over the winter. A lot of dust can hide on the upper surface of the fan blades. Make sure your ceiling fans are set to spin counterclockwise to give you the most cooling power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let the rainy season get you down! This is the perfect time to dive into all your spring cleaning and home repair tasks. 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