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38 seasonal to-dos that protect your home and your wallet. Check them off as you go; levels and badges unlock automatically. Need help? Every item links to a vetted local pro.
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Cooper Home Inspections🚒 Firefighter-owned
Serves Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and the Orlando area · FL home inspector license HI12235
Featured placement. The owner of Your Pro in Town also works as an inspector with Cooper Home Inspections.
🌀 Hurricane season (June 1 to Nov 30)
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Look up your evacuation zone and make a family planKnow where you'd go before a storm is named.
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Test your shutters or impact windows and keep the hardware handyMissing clips and panels are hard to find once a storm is coming.Find a pro: Impact Windows & Shutters →
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Get a roof check before storm seasonLoose shingles and worn flashing are easier to fix before high winds.Find a pro: Roofing →
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Run or service your generatorStart it under load and check fuel, oil and transfer switch.Find a pro: Generators →
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Trim trees and branches near the houseOverhanging limbs can damage the roof in high winds.Find a pro: Landscaping & Lawn Care →
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Photo or video every room and your belongingsMakes an insurance claim much easier.Find a pro: Home Insurance →
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Read your hurricane deductible and flood coverageStandard homeowners policies usually don't cover flood.Find a pro: Home Insurance →
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Get a wind mitigation inspectionFlorida insurers give credits for qualifying wind-resistant features.Find a pro: Home Inspectors →
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Stock water, batteries, flashlights and a first-aid kitRestock anything you used last season.
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Clean gutters and downspoutsClogged gutters push water under the roof edge.Find a pro: Handyman →
☀️ Summer
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Schedule AC service before peak heatA tune-up catches weak capacitors and low refrigerant early.Find a pro: AC & Heating (HVAC) →
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Change the AC filterCheck monthly in summer; dirty filters cut efficiency.Find a pro: AC & Heating (HVAC) →
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Clear the AC condensate drain lineA clogged line can overflow and cause water damage.Find a pro: AC & Heating (HVAC) →
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Test and balance pool water weeklyHeat and rain swing chlorine and pH fast.Find a pro: Pool Service & Repair →
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Get a termite and pest inspectionWarm, humid months are peak season.Find a pro: Pest & Termite Control →
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Dump standing water around the yardPots, toys and clogged drains breed mosquitoes.Find a pro: Pest & Termite Control →
🍂 Fall & winter
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Clean the dryer ventLint buildup is a fire risk and slows drying.Find a pro: Handyman →
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Test smoke and CO alarms and swap batteriesReplace alarms that are past their date.Find a pro: Electrical →
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Flush the water heaterSediment shortens its life, especially with hard water.Find a pro: Plumbing →
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Check under sinks and around toilets for leaksSmall leaks turn into mold.Find a pro: Plumbing →
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Lube the garage door and test the auto-reverseThe safety reverse should stop and back up on contact.Find a pro: Garage Doors →
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Walk the fence line and fix loose boards or gatesStorms loosen posts and latches.Find a pro: Fencing →
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Touch up exterior paint and caulkSun and rain break down the seal over time.Find a pro: Painting →
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Book a deep clean before the holidaysFind a pro: House Cleaning →
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Clear out the garage and haul away junkFind a pro: Junk Removal →
🌱 Spring
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Refresh mulch and landscapingKeep mulch a few inches away from the foundation.Find a pro: Landscaping & Lawn Care →
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Look for mold or water stains after the rainy monthsCheck closets, attics and around windows.Find a pro: Water Damage & Mold →
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Get a 4-point inspection if your home is olderMany insurers ask for one on older homes.Find a pro: Home Inspectors →
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Test GFCI outlets in kitchens, baths and outsidePress test, then reset.Find a pro: Electrical →
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Re-caulk windows and doorsSeals keep out water and hot air.Find a pro: Handyman →
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Check floors for soft spots or liftingCan be a sign of a hidden leak.Find a pro: Flooring →
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Get a solar quote or check your panelsFind a pro: Solar →
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Plan one upgrade project for the yearFind a pro: Remodeling (Kitchen & Bath) →
💵 Money & paperwork
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Check what your home is worthFind a pro: Home Value Estimate →
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Compare today's mortgage rates with yoursFind a pro: Mortgage Lenders →
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File for the Florida homestead exemption if you qualify (deadline March 1)Apply with your county property appraiser.
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Shop your home insurance at renewalHave your wind mitigation and 4-point reports ready.Find a pro: Home Insurance →
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Moving? Get mover quotes earlyFind a pro: Movers →
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