Top 3 Things to Prepare Your Home For Summer

Summer is an exciting time of year…beach, barbeques, hiking, and family fun. Before sending out weekend invitation texts and setting sail, here are a few things to do to get your home ready for the season, while saving a few bucks:

1. Air Conditioning Maintenance:
   Before the heat of summer arrives, it’s important to make sure that your air conditioning system is working smoothly. Schedule a professional HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) technician to inspect and perform annual service for your air conditioner units. They can clean or replace filters, check refrigerant levels, and make any necessary repairs. Proper maintenance helps optimize the efficiency of your system and ensures that it will keep you cool during the summer months.
   
2. Mosquito & Tick Maintenance:
   Mosquitoes seem to be more and more prevalent each season as our climate patterns continue to shift. Remember to remove or drain any areas around the home that are holding moisture. This includes cleaning and draining gutters, emptying pool & sauna covers, razing piles of leaves, and trimming any overgrown trees and bushes. In addition to these areas, you can also hire mosquito & tick spray services that spray around your property periodically. If mosquitoes are particularly annoying and you might not like the idea of spraying the property due to concerns for children or pets, you may want to consider natural remedies such as planting lavender or plants that are known to repel mosquitos. We’ve also found that one of the best ways to mitigate mosquitos is to cut back bushes that might be overgrown as they can breed around dense bushes that may also be moist.
   
3. Energy Efficiency Improvements: Summer can bring higher energy bills due to increased air conditioning usage. To take steps to improve energy efficiency in your home, begin by inspecting windows and doors for any air leaks and seal them using weather-stripping or caulk. Consider installing window coverings such as blinds or curtains that can help block out heat from the sun. Additionally, planting shade trees around your home can provide natural cooling and reduce the need for excessive air conditioning.
   By performing some of these steps, you can help make your Summer that much more enjoyable while potentially reducing energy costs.

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