Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Gutter cleaning. Weather stripping. Caulking. Deck cleaning. No matter where you live, seasonal changes in temperature and moisture levels require special maintenance tasks during the fall months. For most people, their home is the single largest investment they will ever make. Just like your car, or your health, a regular maintenance program is necessary. Unfortunately, your home doesnt come with an owners manual, so how do you know its maintenance needs? Furthermore, with the busy holiday season right around the corner, how do you find the time to handle them?

Lawrenceville, GA October 23, 2004 -- Gutter cleaning. Weather stripping. Caulking. Deck cleaning. No matter where you live, seasonal changes in temperature and moisture levels require special maintenance tasks during the fall months. For most people, their home is the single largest investment they will ever make. Just like your car, or your health, a regular maintenance program is necessary. Unfortunately, your home doesnt come with an owners manual, so how do you know its maintenance needs? Furthermore, with the busy holiday season right around the corner, how do you find the time to handle them?
   
Darrell Bauer, owner of Mr. Handyman of Gwinnett has some helpful hints for busy homeowners. Some home-owners have a To Do list of fall maintenance and repair items they just never get to, says Bauer. Others simply dont know what to and this can lead to costly repairs down the road. Providing more than a hundred services, from replacing rotted wood, caulking windows, storm doors and deck cleaning, Mr. Handyman of Gwinnett is busy helping homeowners get ready for fall and winter.

Here are some key maintenance areas that Bauer says every homeowner should consider:
    Replace rotted wood: siding, soffits and facia are common exterior surfaces that are exposed to the elements and are prone to damage.
    Gutter and downspout cleaning: falling leaves and needles can clog your gutter system. Rain water isnt diverted away from you home, which can lead to wet basements or foundation problems.
    Weather sealing and caulking: with energy costs on the rise, an inadequately sealed home is expensive to heat.
    Deck cleaning and sealing: unprotected flat surfaces such as a deck are prone to rotting, staining and mold.
    Storm doors: attractive storm doors enhance your homes charm, protect your main door and are energy-efficient.
    Insulation: making sure your home is properly insulated is a great way to save money on energy bills.

In addition to your fall maintenance tasks, Bauer says Mr. Handyman is also busy helping homeowners prepare for the holidays. After Labor Day we start getting a lot of calls from people who want improvements made on their home before the holidays. Our techs are busy repairing damaged walls, replacing interior doors, installing shelves, putting up trim, fixing tiles...you name it, and were doing it. People want their homes looking nice and in tip-top shape for holiday entertaining.

Mr. Handyman focuses on home repair and maintenance but they get very unusual tasks from time to time. The most unusual request weve ever received was from someone whose cat had died and they wanted it buried in the backyard. They didnt have a shovel and were pretty emotionally attached to the pet so didnt want to bury it themselves anyway. They were delighted that we could help out. Whatever your need, give Mr. Handyman a call. Darrell Bauer says that his clients love the fact that the techs show up on time and can handle nearly everything on a homeowners to-do list. People are busy and dont have the time to call three or four service providers. Our techs are experienced professionals who are insured, bonded and have gone through a background check. They can tackle just about anything are customers need. The fact that most of our business is from repeat customers tells me were doing something right.

So, dont wait. Now is the time to get your fall maintenance handled and prepare your home for the holidays. For more information on Mr. Handyman of Gwinnett, call Darrell Bauer at 678-377-7717. Mr. Handyman - On Time, Done Right!SM

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