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Whether you are currently a homeowner, or in the market to purchase a home very soon, Fall is a great time of year to do some seasonal maintenance on your home. Keeping up with necessary home maintenance each year helps to keep your home in tip-top shape. Read on to get a handy list from the  Fran Campbell Team  for your fall home maintenance checklist. Reverse Your Ceiling Fan By remembering to reverse your ceiling fan, you can redistribute the warm air from the ceiling back down to your living space. Cover Your Air Conditioners Vacuuming out the internal parts of your air conditioners and then covering them with an appropriate cover can help your unit last longer and protect it from the elements. If you have a window unit, you can take them out or cover them up according to their instructions. Caulk Windows One of your main goals through the winter will be to retain heat and keep the cold out. One of the most cost-effective ways to do this is by caulking the windows and door...

It's a new year and everyone is making their new years resolutions and marking off their to-do lists. It's a good idea to evaluate your home at the Lake of the Ozarks and complete a few home maintenance task at the beginning of the year. Keeping up with the necessary yearly maintenance tasks will keep your home in pristine condition. If you ever plan to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks in the future, staying on top of yearly maintenance is crucial if you want to get top dollar out of your home. As your Lake of the Ozarks real estate experts, we know a lot about homes, and today, Fran Campbell Team would like to share with you a list of home maintenance tasks you should you should complete in the new year. Fire Extinguishers Don't overlook this important tool during your yearly maintenance check. January is a great time to inspect and charge any working fire extinguishers you have in your home. Fire extinguishers should also be placed in all accessible area...

At the beginning of a new year, it can be a good idea to assess your home and evaluate its condition. Let your home's appliances and systems be your guide as you take notes of possible home improvements and updates that could help get your home running more smoothly. Fran Campbell Team knows houses inside and out and are your specialists in all things "home." Listed below are some home systems and details to evaluate in the new year to keep you home well-maintained and operating efficiently. HVAC Missouri weather can take its toll on a home's HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) system. January is the perfect month to replace disposable filters or wash permanent ones in your home's system. Filters should be replaced or washed regularly. Heat vents are susceptible to dust, dirt, pet hair and other particles that float through the air, vacuuming the vents and ducts helps to keep your home's HVAC system clean and free of indoor pollutants. As ...

When you're a new homeowner and fall comes around, that can mean one thing - seasonal maintenance. There are certain home maintenance projects that you will want to perform on your Lake of the Ozarks home in order to fully prepare it for the change in seasons. The Fran Campbell Team is here not only to help you find your Lake of the Ozarks real estate but also help you maintain it as well. Here are ten projects you should plan into your schedule this season. Check For Peeling Paint While peeling or blistering paint may seem harmless, it can actually be a sign that the existing paint film is failing and is no longer protecting your home. While the weather is cool, take some time to repaint and repair. Clean The Gutters After the leaves have fallen, you will want to empty the gutters and clean them out. Now you can inspect the joints and tighten any brackets. Ice dams can be detrimental to already weak systems, so you'll want to take care of them. Caulk Windows On...

The temperatures have plummeted over these last few days, reminding us that - like it or not - cold days at the Lake of the Ozarks will be here before we know it. Hot chocolate, cozy blankets, crackling fires... the cooler months bring lots of wonderful opportunities for sharing quality time with our beloved family and friends, but they also come with plenty of household responsibilities.  13 Fall Home Maintenance Tasks As we prepare for the temperatures to drop, Fran Campbell Team is here to remind of you of some key home maintenance tasks that must be done in order to help prepare your home for winter. We hope you find this checklist helpful! 1. Clean Your Gutters Now is a great time to clear leaves, sticks, and other debris out of your gutters. Between rainfall and melting snow and ice, your gutters will have a lot to do this winter. You'll want to be confident that the excess water is running smoothly through your gutters - and not creating massive puddles all al...