Your summer maintenance checklist

We hear non-stop tips about getting our bodies into shape for summer, but what about giving your home a much-needed spruce-up?

Here’s your Summer Maintenance Checklist. Everything you need to know to get your home into shape before the festive season kicks in. December to February has a unique climate and is always the busiest time of year for entertaining guests and using the outdoor areas and facilities. So, it’s important to prepare, maintain and attend to any problems now to make sure your home is safe and looking its best for summer.

Start ticking these tasks off in the afternoons or tackle the whole list this weekend. Just make sure you get to them soon because you know that once December arrives, the calendar fills up fast.

Your Summer Maintenance Checklist

1. Wipe dust from ceiling fan blades

2. Reverse ceiling fans to spin counter-clockwise

3. Clean the air conditioner filter

4. Change water and icemaker filters

5. Check smoke detectors

6. Inspect & attend to any insect problems

7. Clean or replace your fly screens

8. Clean the barbeque

9. Prune shrubs around the AC unit

10. Clean & repair deck

11. Wash windows from the outside

12. Save energy & install an outdoor clothesline

13. Add a layer of mulch to minimise weeds and help retain moisture in the heat

14. Remove dead foliage

15. Increase your watering schedule

16. Clear debris from the pool, chlorinate and make sure the chemical balance is in check