SUMMER HOME MAINTENANCE PLAN - 2 tasks per month
June – Protect Your Home’s Surfaces
1. Seal Granite & Grout
Why? Prevents staining and moisture damage.
Why? Prevents staining and moisture damage.
DIY Steps:
- Clean the surface thoroughly.
- Apply the appropriate sealer.
- Let it cure as per instructions.
- Apply the appropriate sealer.
- Let it cure as per instructions.
Professional Help: Contact a tile and stone specialist.
In Utah: hard water is why stone, glass and grout here get that white mineral spotting. Local water runs 10 to 18 grains per gallon, so a sealed surface stays clean noticeably longer.
2. Inspect Roof for Damage
Why? Detects leaks early.
Why? Detects leaks early.
DIY Steps:
- Look for missing or curling shingles.
- Check for moss or debris buildup.
- Inspect flashing around chimneys and vents.
- Check for moss or debris buildup.
- Inspect flashing around chimneys and vents.
Professional Help: Hire a roofer for an inspection.
In Utah: the state's closed fire season runs June 1 through October 31, and open burning needs a permit. While you are up there, clear pine needles and leaf litter off the roof and out of the gutters - dry debris is how a wind-blown ember starts a house fire.
July – Home Safety Check
1. Test Home Security Systems
Why? Ensures all alarms and cameras work.
DIY Steps:
- Test all alarms and sensors.
- Update system software if applicable.
- Replace batteries in keypads and cameras.
Professional Help: Contact a security company.
2. Inspect Plumbing for Leaks
Why? Prevents water damage.
DIY Steps:
- Check under sinks and around appliances.
- Look for water stains or mildew smells.
- Fix minor leaks with plumbing tape or sealant.
Professional Help: Hire a plumber for major leaks.
Why? Ensures all alarms and cameras work.
DIY Steps:
- Test all alarms and sensors.
- Update system software if applicable.
- Replace batteries in keypads and cameras.
Professional Help: Contact a security company.
2. Inspect Plumbing for Leaks
Why? Prevents water damage.
DIY Steps:
- Check under sinks and around appliances.
- Look for water stains or mildew smells.
- Fix minor leaks with plumbing tape or sealant.
Professional Help: Hire a plumber for major leaks.
In Utah: hard water scale shortens the life of valves, supply lines and fixtures. Check the angle stops under sinks, the toilet fill valves and the water heater's pressure relief valve for crusting as well as for drips.
August – Garage & Yard Prep
1. Clean & Organize Garage
Why? Improves functionality.
DIY Steps:
- Declutter and donate unused items.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Install shelving or hooks for better storage.
Professional Help: Contact an organizer.
2. Trim Trees & Shrubs
Why? Prevents damage from falling limbs.
DIY Steps:
- Trim branches away from the house.
- Remove dead or diseased limbs.
- Clean up debris.
Professional Help: Hire a tree service.
Why? Improves functionality.
DIY Steps:
- Declutter and donate unused items.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Install shelving or hooks for better storage.
Professional Help: Contact an organizer.
2. Trim Trees & Shrubs
Why? Prevents damage from falling limbs.
DIY Steps:
- Trim branches away from the house.
- Remove dead or diseased limbs.
- Clean up debris.
Professional Help: Hire a tree service.
In Utah: trimming is wildfire prep. Fire season runs through October 31, and Utah's Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands points homeowners to Firewise USA and the state risk tool at wildfirerisk.utah.gov. Utah's new Wildland-Urban Interface code took effect January 1, 2026.
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