Plano is offering tips to residents for summer home maintenance as the hottest part of the year approaches.
The tips can help increase safety on your property, lower your energy bills and extend the life of mechanical equipment, the city said in an email.Keep a regular mowing schedule to encourage a lush and green lawn. A well-maintained lawn can save you money by not placing excessive wear on lawnmowers, tools and lawn treatments.Seal wooden decks to protect from decay and splintering.Install high-quality insulation in attics and cavity walls to save energy and reduce electricity costs.
Use caulking to seal gaps and cracks around doors and windows to keep your home comfortable and energy efficient. Check your heating system when the weather is warm so you’re prepared to hire a professional to make any needed repairs before cool weather arrives in the fall. Hire a professional to clean your chimney. This will reduce the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning when using the chimney during cooler weather.. Teri Webster is a freelancer covering Plano for The Dallas Morning News. She has worked as a staff writer and freelancer for several area news outlets and is a regular contributor to Fort Worth Weekly. Email story tips to [email protected].