DISCLAIMER : THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS ARTICLE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. BROOKE HARRIS DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, AND YOU SHOULD CONDUCT YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND/OR SEEK THE ADVICE OF APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS WITH REGARD TO YOUR SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES BEFORE YOU TAKE ACTION. BROOKE HARRIS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY, FOR YOUR USE OF ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. This year, you want to have a head start on maintaining your home. We all do, but it seems like such a daunting task! You know that by maintaining your home you can save money, lower your bills, and keep your appliances running longer, but how can you fit all of that maintenance in your hectic life? The best way to keep up-to-date in maintaining all of your systems, appliance, and structures of your house is to commit to doing at least one maintenance task a week. With only 52 weeks in a year, that not only seems doable, it's downright easy! You should always follow the system or appliance manufacturer's instructions on how to keep them cleaned and well-maintained, but this is a good starting point. Read your owners' manuals for all of your home's systems and appliances and add or change this list as you go. Home Maintenance Checklist: January Home MAINTENANCEJANUARY - Your first few weeks of doing home maintenance is a great time to start on your plumbing. With November and December out of the way (the two months when cooking and eating seem to be in high demand), this is a great time to clean out your pipes and get your plumbing ready to go for the new year.
February HOME MAINTENANCEFEBRUARY - You should closely follow the manufacturers' instructions to maintain your appliances. However, cleaning inside appliances in the wintertime is a great way to maintain your home when it's still too cold to venture outside.
March HOME MAINTENANCEMARCH - is the gateway to spring, one of the biggest times for cleaning your home. It's time to get out of hibernation and start getting ready for summer!
April HOME MAINTENANCEAPRIL - Now that you're prepared for rainy springtime, it's time to use the last few months of spring to get ready for summer. Make sure that you complete your spring cleaning in your kitchen.
May HOME MAINTENANCEMAY - May should be a month where you're preparing for the hot temps of the summer. Keep getting your cooling methods ready with these five maintenance tips.
June HOME MAINTENANCEJUNE - The beginning of summer is a great time to reduce fire hazards for your home, as well as protect it from the harsh temperatures that come with the season.
July HOME MAINTENANCEJULY - School is out, which means you'll be doing much more outside. Use these tips to get the outside of your home ready for summer.
August Home MaintenanceAUGUST - As the temperatures heat up, it's time to remember that your home needs to have maintenance done on the inside as well. Here are some tips to keep the inside working as well as the outside of your home.
September HOME MAINTENANCESEPTEMBER - Summer is coming to a close and school has started. Now is a great time to focus on your water heater and begin to think about starting up your furnace.
October Home MAINTENANCEOCTOBER - October is the official start of fall, which means it's the last chance to get your home winterized and ready for the freezing temperatures of winter.
November Home MAINTENANCENOVEMBER
December Home MAINTENANCEDECEMBER - REDUCE YOUR HEATING COSTS Keep your home warm this winter by using the above tips to reduce your heating costs.
Additional Resources: http://www.lowes.com/cd_Home+Maintenance+Schedule+and+Checklist_1297357358_ http://www.remodelista.com/posts/expert-advice-malcolm-davies-tips-for-home-maintenance http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/library/hhi/Healthy_Housing_CheckList.pdf
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2.) Downtown Jingle Bus | 51 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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4.) The Gallivan Center | 239 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | Check Schedule Online
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