Owning a property (home, condo, loft, etc) is the most gratifying reward one can have. However, there are tasks that need to be done on a continuous basis in order to properly main the property.

At Peterlepeintre.com // Peterthepainter.ca , we aim to assist the property owner in maintaining and caring their property for as long as they live there.

The harsh weather like snow, rain and sun takes a toll on the property. Every homeowner needs to take care of their property by making sure certain tasks are completed before and after each season.

Below, you will find a list of action items that we at Peterlepeintre.com // Peterthepainter.ca recommend you perform annually.

Summer:
Before the summer season sets in, here are some of the maintenance tasks that needs to be looked at BEFORE the weather sets in:

• turn on the water from the inside of the house
• turn on the water on the outside
• bring out the water hose
• put back the screens on the windows
• clean the deck or pressure wash the deck
• put back the patio furniture
• check for any cracks in the cement and fix them
• check for any cracks in the asphalt and fix them
• check and clean the gutters for any debris accumulated over the winter
• clean up any leaves from last year
• if you have a gas value, open the gas value from the inside
• turn ON the irrigation system
• clean the windows to let the sun shine in
• check and clean the main drains
• turn on the AC fuse
• clean the gutters and make sure the water flows away from the foundation
• check for broken caulking around the house
• replace the smoke detector battery

Winter Tasks