Regina SK Home Services Roundup
It’s that time of year again, where the brown grass is poking through the melting snow. Regina beach and the golf course is already calling my name!
We all know in order to get that free time on Saturdays though, one needs to ensure the checklist for your home is taken care of.
We’ve put together a maintenance list to clean up after a Saskatchewan winter in Regina for you, so things at home will run smoothly all summer long, while your hitting the beaches or golfing on Saturday.
I bet you’re saying
“Alex I don’t have time for this!”
Don’t worry, we’ve sourced some reliable contractors in Regina SK that can help you out at the bottom of this article.
Plumbing / HVAC Checklist
- Change your furnace filter. A dirty filter can cause pressure to drop, or cause your AC/Furnace to work harder.
- Clear debris from around the outside of air conditioner. Your Air Conditioner will vacuum in the debris if you don’t clear them away.
- Have your Air Conditioner serviced. This includes checking belts, ventilation, ductwork, coils and fans. All of these components should be looked at annually to ensure your AC is running and using energy efficiently.
- Turn water on to outdoor faucets and check for leaks. Sometimes the faucets may need to be replaced or repaired.
Landscaping / Lawn Care
- Turn on water to irrigation system and check sprinkler heads.
- Power rake / dethatch your lawn.
- Weed Prevention. It isn’t a matter if you’re going to get weeds, it’s a matter of when. Getting a head start on the battle can have a big impact. Spraying your lawn with a pre-emergent herbicide, which is a weed killer applied prior to the emergence of the weed from the soil. This should be done when your soil reaches about 12 degrees.
- Fertilize your lawn (read herbicide information on how long to wait, prior to applying fertilizer.)
- Trim back trees and shrubs as needed.
Home Exterior
- Inspect windows and doors to make sure they function properly. Fix as needed.
- Check caulking around windows and weather stripping around doors.
- Check window and door screens.
- Pressure wash exterior of home, touch up spots with paint.
- Remove leaves, small branches and debris from gutters, downspouts and downspout extensions so that water properly drains.
- Look for sagging or loose gutters.
- Check roof for damaged shingles with telltale signs that include cracked, buckled or curled shingles.
- Check roofing for missing tiles.
- Look for areas where water is pooling on the roof.
Home Interior
- Clean carpets. After a long winter, dust, allergens and even mold can build up.
- Check attic. Looking for insects and critters that may have colonized over the winter. Also, look for old or signs of staining, this could indicate improper ventilation or a leaking roof.
- Check basement for dampness and leaks. Inadequate ventilation can lead to mold build up or deterioration of main support structures. Any dampness or leak could indicate cracks in the foundation or possibly a need to have a sump pump installed to relieve water pressure built up around the home.
- Covered in the plumbing already, but another reminder to check for leaks on pipes, faucets and drains.
Outdoors
- Check deck / patios / fences. Looking for warped, loose or splintered boards
- Staining season. If the wood on your deck / patio / fence is faded or worn, now the the time to clean, stain and reseal it.
- Set up outdoor furniture. Now’s the time to bring it out and give a pressure wash while your doing the exterior of the home.
- BBQ maintenance. Get ready for that first BBQ of the year. Clean the grills and make sure all elements are free of grease. Check all hoses and propane tank for leaks.
All finished? It’s time to kick back and enjoy the rest of the spring and get ready for a great summer. If you need a helping hand with the above list we’ve sourced a few local contractors in Regina that can give you a helping hand below.
Plumber
Bruke Plumbing and Heating
380 McCarthy Blvd, Regina, SK S4R 7M2, Canada
+1 306-591-1001
www.brukeplumbing.ca
Landscaping
The Rusty Shovel
680 Angus St, Regina, SK S4R 8P4, Canada
+1 306-757-2227
http://ift.tt/2lNFepZ
Roofing
Dynamic Roofing & Exteriors Inc
541 Dewdney Ave E, Regina, SK S4N 4n0, Canada
+1 306-352-7663
http://ift.tt/2li8vWF
Lawn Care Service
The It’s Done Group of Companies
515 McDonald St, Regina, SK S4N 4X1, Canada
+1 306-584-3663
http://ift.tt/2li3oFO
Carpet Cleaning
Budget Carpet Cleaning
445 Winnipeg St, Regina, SK S4R 8P2, Canada
+1 306-351-1758
http://ift.tt/2li24Tn
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