As winter ends, give your home a complete physical—inside and out—to ready it for those warm-weather months ahead.
By Merv Kaufman
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This year, many parts of the country have enjoyed such a mild winter that even in the Northeast, spring weather seems like it’s just around the corner—if it hasn’t arrived already.
Take advantage of the moderate temperatures to get a head start on what should be an annual spring home maintenance routine.
EXTERIOR INSPECTION
“It’s good to do a walk-around of your property, especially after a storm,” says Curtis S. Niles, Sr., owner of Armored Home Inspections, Upper Darby, PA, and president of the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI). “Winter is tough on roofs and chimneys.” It can also take its toll on windows, walls, foundations, gutters and decks….