Use this February Home Maintenance and Safety Checklist and take preemptive measures to maintain the integrity of your home and to help protect your family.
1. ROTATE YOUR MATTRESS
2. DEEP CLEAN YOUR GARBAGE DISPOSAL
3. TOUCH UP INTERIOR WALLS AND DOORS
4. HAVE HVAC UNIT SERVICED
5. CLEAN REFRIGERATOR COILS
6. CHECK CAULKING AND GROUT AROUND SINKS, SHOWE...
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