A Homeowner's New Year's Resolutions for 2008

1. I will clean the gutters at least twice a year.
2. I will remember to get the furnace cleaned and serviced before next fall.
3. I will go under the house (or find someone to do it) to make sure I have no major pest infestations or water in the crawl space.
4. I will check to be sure my decks and porches have no rot and are clean, slip-free, and safe to walk-on.
5. I will look for plumbing leaks and have them fixed quickly so that they don't rot out the floor.
6. I will have my roof cleaned in the spring, not by pressure washing, to preserve and extend its life.
7. I will deal with drainage problems before they rot the house.
8. I will train all family members to always use the fans in the bathroom to prevent mold and mildew.
9. I will keep bushes and plants cut back at least a foot from the house to keep them from rotting the siding.
10. I will have the chimney cleaned in the fall.
11. I will do everything I can to protect my home and its value by maintaining its systems in good working order.
12. I will plan upgrades to my home that make it more energy efficient so that it save me money and helps to save our planet!