{"id":401137,"date":"2023-11-08T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=401137"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Top-10-tips-for-outdoor-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Top-10-tips-for-outdoor-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 tips for outdoor maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>1<strong>Check your front door.<\/strong> Doors leading to the outside can be a key source of energy loss.<\/p>\n<p>2<strong>Maintain your roof.<\/strong> Roof maintenance is a critical part of ensuring your home is free of leaks and potential damage. Biannual or annual check-ups can go a long way towards keeping your home in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>3<strong>Tree Maintenance.<\/strong> Dead trees can be a recipe for disaster, especially during a heavy storm. Removing dead trees and branches is a great way to maintain your home.<\/p>\n<p>4<strong>Mon<\/strong><strong>itor your HVAC system.<\/strong> A recommendation is a twice-a-year checkup as you change your system between heating and air conditioning.<\/p>\n<p>5<strong>Refill driveways.<\/strong> Your driveway undergoes continuous heavy-duty usage. Repaving or adding fresh gravel can help to prevent potential accidents or damage.<\/p>\n<p>6<strong>Evaluate lighting.<\/strong> Pathways and entries should be well lit.<\/p>\n<p>7<strong>Check water connections.<\/strong> From your garden hose to outdoor kitchen faucets, ensure connections are tight and secure.<\/p>\n<p>8<strong>Power Wash.<\/strong> Power washing decks and the exterior of your home can help to make it feel renewed and refreshed.<\/p>\n<p>9<strong>Maintain landscaping.<\/strong> From pruning to mulching, proper maintenance can help to preserve the investment you have made to beautify your home.<\/p>\n<p>10<strong>Do an energy assessment.<\/strong> Making sure seals are tight around windows and doors as well as proper insulation of your home, can help save you money on heating and cooling your home.<\/p>\n<p> <figure style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/imgupload\/55db68e021b8d1511070b7d0bfe8b3f8.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Roof maintenance is a critical part of ensuring your home is free of leaks and potential damage.<\/p>\n<p>-Crystal Craig\/Dreamstime\/TNS<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure> <figure style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/imgupload\/12610a229136db4547e9e7e941198856.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Power washing decks and the exterior of your home can help to make it feel renewed and refreshed.<\/p>\n<p>-Dreamstime\/TNS<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure> <figure style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/imgupload\/81f1ed6ad4af7ea23fde54c8ecd86b43.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Pruning and mulching can help preserve the investment you have made to beautify your home.<\/p>\n<p>-Dreamstime\/TNS<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1Check your front door. 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