After all the snow this winter it is important to not let spring maintenance slip down the priority list. Take advantage of the warmer temperatures to get a head start on what should be an annual spring home maintenance routine.

Let’s plan an annual budget for the small ongoing repairs. Average homeowner costs can be helpful, but averages are only a starting point for your home's annual maintenance budget and don't take into account your unique circumstances. You must calculate the personal factors that may increase or decrease your maintenance costs on an annual cycle, including the location and age of your home, the weather in your area, and the home's general condition. In this post I will break down the best formula for getting your annual budget. 

Over time, naturally occurring minerals in the water, as well as sand and grit flushed from municipal water lines, can settle in the bottom of the tank. Draining a water heater/steam boiler to remove sediments is an easy DIY that takes very little time and just a few basic tools.

The coldest nights always seem to present the perfect opportunity for a spontaneous furnace failure. Prevent this with a proactive approach by conducting your furnace maintenance every year while the weather is still warm or mild. Getting the jump on your annual maintenance will give you plenty of lead time if you discover the need for repairs.

Before the weather grows colder it’s important to prepare for the winter months to prevent costly damage. Below are the fall preventative home maintenance steps that every homeowner should follow.