8 home maintenance jobs to tackle this spring for your Texas home. The Richard Woodward Mortgage team will help you buy your dream home and now we will help you with maintenance tips to keep it your dream home.

Check roof. Examine shingles, flashing, cracked boots around vents from the ground with binoculars. Anything questionable, call a professional who’ll inspect for free. Texas has had many hail storms, you are probably covered so call your insurance agent if you have questions.

Clean gutters. Leaves, pine needles and other debris block downspouts and create overflows that can damage siding and foundation. Do it yourself or hire a pro, and consider installing gutter guards.

Wash siding. Prevents mildew and extends life. Use a bucket of warm soapy water and a long-handled brush—rinse with a garden hose. Or hire a pro.

Caulk windows, doors, corner trim. Use longer-lasting high quality siliconized acrylic latex caulk rated for exterior use. Texas is hot, this will save you money on the AC bill this summer.

Clean outside AC condenser. Spray this big metal unit with a garden hose—brushing or pressure washing could damage the fins. Or hire a pro who’ll also lube the fan motor. Texas summers mean lots of AC, better having working well now. Don’t forget top change the filters regularly.

Clean and repair decks. Hose surfaces and between boards and hammer protruding nails. A deck cleaning product restores stained and faded decking.

Spruce up yard. Clear lawn of twigs and leaves and mow when grass grows. Mulch beds. Prune bushes away from siding and foundation.

Check walks and driveways. For cracks, use sealant made for the material, stuffing foam backer rods into larger openings.

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