Spring Cleaning Checklist for Boston Property Owners:
Polish Exteriors:
- Patch cracks
- Repair chipping paint
- Replace burnt-out bulbs
Service HVAC units:
- Clean coils
- Change filters
- Check motors and pilot flames
Tame landscaping:
- Cut tree branches away from roofs
- Trim bushes
- Replant flowerbeds
Check smoke alarms:
- Inspect public and unit alarms
- Test batteries
Inspect doors and windows:
- Repair broken or rusty hinges
- Make sure doors latch
- Replace old locks that might be security risks
Update plumbing:
- Find and fix bathroom leaks
- Check kitchen faucets, drains and garbage disposals
- Look for drainage blockages in laundry areas
Clean gutters:
- Remove debris
- Repair breaks
Review electrical:
- Inspect breaker boxes
- Turn on and test stoves
- Check dryer receptacles for hazards
Inspect all common-use items:
- Test coin-operated washers and dryers
- Check swimming pools
- Clean up common spaces like garbage and picnic areas
Send pests packing:
- Look for signs of rodents, termites and fleas
- Take preventative measures before hot weather arrives
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