Summer’s winding down and Realtor Brett Furman has some suggestions to keep your house in top shape
throughout the summer.
Here are some improvement ideas to consider before fall:
•    Clean and seal decks.
•    Hire a certified chimney sweep to inspect and clean chimneys.
•    Wash the exterior of your home using a garden hose and a mild detergent.
•    Check all exterior walls for peeling or cracked paint.
•    Inspect brick or masonry siding for cracks or missing mortar.
•    Inspect roofing for loose shingles and cracks.
•    Check out the operation of your automatic light timers and motion detector systems.
•    Prune trees and shrubs to keep branches from exterior siding.
•    Clean and repair cracks in concrete driveways using epoxy patching material.
•    Inspects foundation walls for signs of termites.
"These 10 home maintenance tips are certainly a start to getting your house spic and span for late
summer…and beyond," Furman said.
For more information on keeping a home well-maintained and other useful tips for selling your home, visit
BrettFurman.com or www.homesellerhandbook.com.