Seasonal home care is extremely climate-dependent. Where you live will greatly influence the kind of maintenance your home needs. Homes based in ultra humid climates like Florida, for example, are prone to mold issues and water damage, whereas homes in the desert Southwest are vulnerable to extreme UV exposure which can degrade rooftops at a much faster rate.

The drier and colder climates within Colorado pose their own unique set of challenges, and as a Colorado homeowner, it’s important to stay ahead of home maintenance to both protect your investment and enjoy the place you live.

Many Colorado homeowners balance a high level of career and family responsibilities along with lifestyle goals. Home concierge services such as Willow Home, based in Boulder, offer clients and local homeowners freedom from these often demanding home care routines, allowing them to get back to doing what they enjoy most while making sure their homes are well cared for.

Colorado Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

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Inspect Your Roof

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Snow, ice, and fallen tree limbs can all cause damage to your roof. Spring is a great time to have your roof inspected for signs of leaks, signs of degradation, or missing shingles.

Check Your Gutters

—

The expansion of ice can cause cracks and ultimately leaks. Check for any sagging, warped, detached, or buckling sections in gutters and downspouts in anticipation of spring rainfall and repair any broken seams to stop leaks.

Deck Weatherproofing

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Inspect your deck for any warping or cracking sections and replace or repair any missing nails. If your deck is made of wood, spring is an ideal time to revitalize and preserve it with a water-resistant sealant and wood oil.

Wash Glass and Check Screening on Windows and Doors

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Cleaning windows helps prevents the glass from degrading. Glass is porous, and over time rain can cause a build-up of dirt that corrodes your windows slowly as they age. Checking for tears or brittle screens can also help prevent insects from entering your home in the spring and summer months.

Have Your Sprinklers Checked

—

Leaky and malfunctioning sprinklers are ineffective, and they also cost you money in the way of lost water and potentially in landscape costs if your plants perish due to lack of adequate watering. Turn on your sprinklers and watch how they distribute the water, looking for signs of broken heads and water lines, including pooling water.

Clean Up Lawn Debris

—

Rake up any yard debris, prune shrubs, freshen your mulch, aerate and fertilize your grass, and make sure all your lawn care tools are in working order. Better yet, hire someone to help you with this and get out for a hike instead!

Clean and Service Your Grill or Outdoor Kitchen

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Clean your grill area or outdoor kitchen in preparation for outdoor gatherings or quiet evenings at home. No outdoor kitchen? Spring is a great time to consider installing one!

Check your Central Air System

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If you have central air conditioning, have your system evaluated and cleaned before summer’s higher temperatures arrive.

Not interested in doing any of this yourself? We can help.

Summer Home Maintenance Tips Colorado

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Wildfire Prevention

—

Keep a close watch on fire restrictions during the dry summer months and avoid lighting outdoor fires, including fire pits, chimineas, and barbecues, especially during windy conditions.

Keep an Eye Out for Water Damage

—

Keep an eye out for sneaky leaks within and around your property, including malfunctioning sprinklers, water spigots, or clogged gutters.

Service Your Spa or Hot Tub

—

Check the chemistry in your hot tub or spa regularly to prevent bacteria overgrowth while also maintaining good water quality and clarity.

Exterior Home Repairs

—

Summer is the perfect time to address any maintenance needs that require good weather. Strip away mold and grime by power washing siding, brickwork, patios, and driveways. Sand and repaint any dry or cracking woodwork. Check your foundation for cracks or evidence of pooling groundwater around the perimeter of your home.

Find out how we protect your investment

Fall Home Maintenance Tips Colorado

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Have your Heating System Professionally Cleaned and Inspected

—

If you’ve lived in Colorado for even just a few years, you already know that epic snowfalls can arrive well in advance of the onset of winter. This makes is especially important to have your heating system inspected in early fall. An in-depth evaluation of the overall functionality of the system is critical to ensure both efficiency and safety. 

According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires in the United States. And while over half are caused by space heaters, 25% of overall house fires are the result of failing to properly clean household heating systems, including furnaces and chimneys.

Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector

—

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that is easily detected by installing a detector within your home. These detectors, which can also be a combination of smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, can also be monitored remotely while you’re away from home.

Check Your Attic Insulation 

—

If you’re attic is under-insulated, chances are your home will be losing a lot of heat during the winter. Potentially reduce your annual energy consumption and overall heating costs by having your insulation evaluated and checked for things like rodent damage or other weaknesses.

Turn Off Outdoor Faucets

—

Turn off any outdoor faucets, disconnect garden hoses, and drain any excess water from spigots and sprinkler lines. This helps prevent water from freezing inside the pipes which can cause expansion and breakage during winter.

Clean Your Gutters!

—

Keeping your gutters clear is an important aspect of year-round home maintenance, but it’s especially important during fall in Colorado when leaves begin to clog them at a rapid rate. If gutters are stuffed with leaves or other debris, water can’t drain properly, often taking a path of least resistance by leaking elsewhere and causing damage to both interior and exterior areas of your home. 

Rake or Mow Your Leaves

—

If you don’t love the idea of bagging up epic amounts of leaves into plastic, mow them into mulch instead! Communities across the country are now recommending this as an alternative to using large quantities of refuse bags. If you can reduce your accumulation of leaves to a thinner layer, you’ll lessen your risk of mold growth across your lawn.

What even is a home concierge service?

Colorado Winter Home Maintenance Tips

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Protect Your Pipes 

—

Pipes are susceptible to freezing, which can cause catastrophic breaks and water damage within your home. If temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing, turn on your faucet so that a small amount of water drips from the spigot overnight. Pipe insulation can also be used to prevent pipes from freezing in the winter.

Check Your Gutters for Ice Dams

—

As ice builds up inside a gutter, an ice dam can form, causing melting water to drain into your attic and ceiling.

Bring in Your Outdoor Furniture

—

Don’t let expensive outdoor furniture weather and degrade unnecessarily out in the elements. To ensure its longevity, bring in your outdoor furniture well in advance of heavy snowstorms.

Preparing for Winter Storms

—

Winter is a great time to have an abundance of all sorts of things on hand for added comfort and safety, especially in the event of an unexpected loss of electricity. Stock up on non-perishable meals, bottled water, frozen foods, extra batteries, and firewood. A portable generator can be extremely useful during a power outage, along with plenty of gas to keep it running.

For members of our Home Concierge Service, Willow takes care of all of these things and more! Contact us today to learn more about our luxury home subscription plan for Boulder homeowners.

Seasonal home care is extremely climate-dependent. Where you live will greatly influence the kind of maintenance your home needs. Homes based in ultra humid climates like Florida, for example, are prone to mold issues and water damage, whereas homes in the desert Southwest are vulnerable to extreme UV exposure which can degrade rooftops at a much faster rate.

The drier and colder climates within Colorado pose their own unique set of challenges, and as a Colorado homeowner, it’s important to stay ahead of home maintenance to both protect your investment and enjoy the place you live.

Many Colorado homeowners balance a high level of career and family responsibilities along with lifestyle goals. Home concierge services such as Willow Home, based in Boulder, offer clients and local homeowners freedom from these often demanding home care routines, allowing them to get back to doing what they enjoy most while making sure their homes are well cared for.

Colorado Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

—

Inspect Your Roof

—

Snow, ice, and fallen tree limbs can all cause damage to your roof. Spring is a great time to have your roof inspected for signs of leaks, signs of degradation, or missing shingles.

Check Your Gutters

—

The expansion of ice can cause cracks and ultimately leaks. Check for any sagging, warped, detached, or buckling sections in gutters and downspouts in anticipation of spring rainfall and repair any broken seams to stop leaks.

Deck Weatherproofing

—

Inspect your deck for any warping or cracking sections and replace or repair any missing nails. If your deck is made of wood, spring is an ideal time to revitalize and preserve it with a water-resistant sealant and wood oil.

Wash Glass and Check Screening on Windows and Doors

—

Cleaning windows helps prevents the glass from degrading. Glass is porous, and over time rain can cause a build-up of dirt that corrodes your windows slowly as they age. Checking for tears or brittle screens can also help prevent insects from entering your home in the spring and summer months.

Have Your Sprinklers Checked

—

Leaky and malfunctioning sprinklers are ineffective, and they also cost you money in the way of lost water and potentially in landscape costs if your plants perish due to lack of adequate watering. Turn on your sprinklers and watch how they distribute the water, looking for signs of broken heads and water lines, including pooling water.

Clean Up Lawn Debris

—

Rake up any yard debris, prune shrubs, freshen your mulch, aerate and fertilize your grass, and make sure all your lawn care tools are in working order. Better yet, hire someone to help you with this and get out for a hike instead!

Clean and Service Your Grill or Outdoor Kitchen

—

Clean your grill area or outdoor kitchen in preparation for outdoor gatherings or quiet evenings at home. No outdoor kitchen? Spring is a great time to consider installing one!

Check your Central Air System

—

If you have central air conditioning, have your system evaluated and cleaned before summer’s higher temperatures arrive.

Not interested in doing any of this yourself? We can help.

Summer Home Maintenance Tips Colorado

—

Wildfire Prevention

—

Keep a close watch on fire restrictions during the dry summer months and avoid lighting outdoor fires, including fire pits, chimineas, and barbecues, especially during windy conditions.

Keep an Eye Out for Water Damage

—

Keep an eye out for sneaky leaks within and around your property, including malfunctioning sprinklers, water spigots, or clogged gutters.

Service Your Spa or Hot Tub

—

Check the chemistry in your hot tub or spa regularly to prevent bacteria overgrowth while also maintaining good water quality and clarity.

Exterior Home Repairs

—

Summer is the perfect time to address any maintenance needs that require good weather. Strip away mold and grime by power washing siding, brickwork, patios, and driveways. Sand and repaint any dry or cracking woodwork. Check your foundation for cracks or evidence of pooling groundwater around the perimeter of your home.

Find out how we protect your investment

Fall Home Maintenance Tips Colorado

—

Have your Heating System Professionally Cleaned and Inspected

—

If you’ve lived in Colorado for even just a few years, you already know that epic snowfalls can arrive well in advance of the onset of winter. This makes is especially important to have your heating system inspected in early fall. An in-depth evaluation of the overall functionality of the system is critical to ensure both efficiency and safety. 

According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires in the United States. And while over half are caused by space heaters, 25% of overall house fires are the result of failing to properly clean household heating systems, including furnaces and chimneys.

Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector

—

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that is easily detected by installing a detector within your home. These detectors, which can also be a combination of smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, can also be monitored remotely while you’re away from home.

Check Your Attic Insulation 

—

If you’re attic is under-insulated, chances are your home will be losing a lot of heat during the winter. Potentially reduce your annual energy consumption and overall heating costs by having your insulation evaluated and checked for things like rodent damage or other weaknesses.

Turn Off Outdoor Faucets

—

Turn off any outdoor faucets, disconnect garden hoses, and drain any excess water from spigots and sprinkler lines. This helps prevent water from freezing inside the pipes which can cause expansion and breakage during winter.

Clean Your Gutters!

—

Keeping your gutters clear is an important aspect of year-round home maintenance, but it’s especially important during fall in Colorado when leaves begin to clog them at a rapid rate. If gutters are stuffed with leaves or other debris, water can’t drain properly, often taking a path of least resistance by leaking elsewhere and causing damage to both interior and exterior areas of your home. 

Rake or Mow Your Leaves

—

If you don’t love the idea of bagging up epic amounts of leaves into plastic, mow them into mulch instead! Communities across the country are now recommending this as an alternative to using large quantities of refuse bags. If you can reduce your accumulation of leaves to a thinner layer, you’ll lessen your risk of mold growth across your lawn.

What even is a home concierge service?

Colorado Winter Home Maintenance Tips

—

Protect Your Pipes 

—

Pipes are susceptible to freezing, which can cause catastrophic breaks and water damage within your home. If temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing, turn on your faucet so that a small amount of water drips from the spigot overnight. Pipe insulation can also be used to prevent pipes from freezing in the winter.

Check Your Gutters for Ice Dams

—

As ice builds up inside a gutter, an ice dam can form, causing melting water to drain into your attic and ceiling.

Bring in Your Outdoor Furniture

—

Don’t let expensive outdoor furniture weather and degrade unnecessarily out in the elements. To ensure its longevity, bring in your outdoor furniture well in advance of heavy snowstorms.

Preparing for Winter Storms

—

Winter is a great time to have an abundance of all sorts of things on hand for added comfort and safety, especially in the event of an unexpected loss of electricity. Stock up on non-perishable meals, bottled water, frozen foods, extra batteries, and firewood. A portable generator can be extremely useful during a power outage, along with plenty of gas to keep it running.

For members of our Home Concierge Service, Willow takes care of all of these things and more! Contact us today to learn more about our luxury home subscription plan for Boulder homeowners.