Realtors: feel free to share these with your clients. Each is a free, printable resource.
🍂 Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
- ☐ Clean gutters and downspouts
- ☐ Have the furnace inspected before the first cold snap
- ☐ Blow out sprinkler lines before freezing
- ☐ Inspect the roof for wind-damaged shingles
- ☐ Seal gaps around windows and doors
- ☐ Drain and store garden hoses
- ☐ Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- ☐ Trim tree branches away from the roof
- ☐ Replace the furnace filter
- ☐ Check weatherstripping on exterior doors
🔍 Hiring a Contractor: Questions to Ask
- ☐ Are you licensed and insured? (ask for proof)
- ☐ Will you pull the required permits?
- ☐ Who supervises the work each day?
- ☐ Can I contact three recent references?
- ☐ What is the total price, in writing?
- ☐ What is the payment schedule?
- ☐ What is the start and finish date?
- ☐ What warranty do you offer, in writing?
- ☐ Who handles cleanup and debris?
- ☐ Get three written estimates before choosing
🏠 Moving to Boise: New Homeowner Checklist
- ☐ Change all exterior door locks
- ☐ Locate the main water shutoff valve
- ☐ Locate and label the breaker panel
- ☐ Test every smoke and CO detector
- ☐ Replace the furnace filter
- ☐ Save numbers for a plumber, electrician, and HVAC pro
- ☐ Set up utilities (Idaho Power, Intermountain Gas)
- ☐ Inspect and adjust the irrigation system
- ☐ Update your address and forward mail
- ☐ Review HOA rules if applicable
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