Ever wonder if you should be doing more to preserve your home? Check out this handy maintenance schedule for some helpful reminders to keep your house in tip-top shape! Monthly Inspect and change HVAC filters Clean kitchen sink disposal Inspect fire extinguishers Clean range hood filters Clean garbage can Quarterly Test smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors Test garage door sensors and auto-reverse feature Biannually Give your home a deep clean (walls, baseboards, basement, etc). Replace batteries in smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors To Do Each Season Annually: Spring: Clean out gutters Check exterior of home for cracks, damage, etc. Service your AC Replace damaged window screens RemoveRead More →

The weather is warming up and spring cleaning is in full effect. Here is a checklist of some of the top cleaning to-do’s now that snow is (hopefully) no longer in the forecast. Overall Spring Cleaning Chores dust crown molding and baseboards dust ceiling corners dust baseboards and clean scuff marks dust/wash light fixtures and lamps dust ceiling fans wash doors (look for scuff marks) wash walls touch up paint vacuum or wash window curtains wash window blinds clean windows dust bookcases polish wood furniture wipe down and vacuum furniture (clean the base and under cushions) condition leather furniture remove stains from upholstered furniture vacuumRead More →

Forest Meadows Winter Tips | Rick Van Wieren

With colder weather approaching, it’s important to start preparing your home for winter. Aaron Hunt of Hunt Property Inspections joins us to discuss steps that you can take to protect your home in winter.Read More →