Before we get started on this month’s topic, a huge thanks and shout out to our Maintenance Committee, Co-Chaired by Rich Allers and Scott Stevenson; ably assisted by committee members Rick Balthazor, Joe Donovan, Sandy Frenzke, Mike Magruder, Terry Schaafsma, John Wieliczko,  with pond maintenance members Jack Dorn, Barry Gadbois and Gary Goselin.

 

Just like getting a regular oil change for your car, taking a walk or working out at the gym to maintain your health, your home needs regular and preventative maintenance too.

 

Interestingly, according to a study conducted by Sears Home Services in 2024, when they took a look at home maintenance habits, maintenance isn’t a “top priority for American Homeowners.”  Not waiting until something leaks or breaks is very important.

 

Between maintenance recommendations from Rich Allers, American Home Inspectors Trainers, and lots of other recommendations available online there is a plethora of great suggestions for home maintenance, including schedules.

 

Some of the schedules available online, like the one from AHIT, include exterior maintenance, which thankfully, our Maintenance Committee and Landscape Committees take care of on your behalf.  One recommendation for the exterior of your home did catch our eye – the suggestion was to walk around the outside of your home and just observe what is going on. If something doesn’t look right – complete a Maintenance Request Form to report a concern.  We need to keep our exteriors in great condition.

 

The same can be said about your home’s interior.  Walk around and take note of anything that looks off.  If it needs attention, if you can, take care of it. If you cannot, be sure to contact your favorite vendor or visit Arbor Grove Website to look at recommended vendors we have utilized.

 

All that being said – we have tried to put together a pretty comprehensive checklist.  It is not the be-all-end-all by any means, just a compilation of information available. Click Here for a suggested “interior” maintenance checklist.