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Your car needs regular tune-ups to continue running well and your home is similar. Regular maintenance can help a home keep its value and be a safe and happy place to live for decades to come.Candice Skoby, a Realtor® in Katy, Texas shares the checklist she hands out to new homeowners:

There’s general maintenance that a homeowner should do every year to keep their home in the best condition possible. Here is a checklist that we give to our buyers.
1. Caulk windows and trim.
2. If your home is built with pier and beam foundation inspect your crawl space for water.
3. Check wooden decks for moisture.
4. Inspect and touch up paint.
5. Service and clean the HVAC system.
6. Get the chimney swept and inspected.
7. Check bathtub caulk.
8. Periodically run water through drains of plumbing that is not used regularly.
9. Check the toilet seal.
10. Clean out the gutters.
11. Clean Your roof’s valleys.
12. Switch ceiling fans to run clockwise in the winter and counterclockwise in the summer.
13. Make sure to maintain the finish on your front door.
14. Two or three times a year put some vinegar ice cubes down the disposal.
15. Check A/C filters
16. Clean dryer vent duct
17. Clean glass shower doors

What annual maintenance do you perform that isn’t on this list?

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