Spring Maintenance & Safety For Homeowners

With Spring comes a feeling of renewal, we open the windows and start enjoying longer days and milder temperatures.

It’s the perfect time to take on a few simple safety and maintenance projects to protect your home and family all year-round.

Sunny Day Projects:

• Check roof and examine shingles and flashing around plumbing vents, skylights and chimneys
• Clean gutters and downspouts
• Walk the perimeter of your home inspecting the foundation, identify / fill cracks or gaps
• Visually inspect trees for damage or rot, remove dead limbs
• Trim healthy trees and bushes away from utility lines
• Inspect / repair uneven drive and walkways, eliminate tripping hazards
• Tune up lawn mowers and other outdoor equipment before first use
• Always store oil and gas in a vented, locked area

Rainy Day Projects:

• Test and check batteries of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, replace as needed
• Check electrical outlets for potential fire hazards, overloaded outlets, frayed wires, etc.
• Test and check pressure and expiration date of fire extinguisher– pressure gauge should be in the “green” range– have serviced if needed and store in easily accessible location(s).
• Make and / or review your Family Emergency Plan
• Make and / or replenish your Home and Car Emergency Kits
• Check water heater for leaks or corrosion
• Clean or replace furnace and heating / cooling system filters
• Clean lint from under / around dryer including exhaust duct

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, call us at 401-846-9629, we’ll customize coverage just for YOU!
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Some Content: National Safety Council
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