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Prepare for Fall
185 Walnut Street<br />
Lynn, MA 01905<br />
(781) 599-3773 – Office<br />
WWW.Mackspaintingandcarpentry.com<br />
macksamericanhomes@comcast.net<br />
Commonwealth of Mass<br />
Lice# 168030 – Exp. 12/2018
Fall is the perfect time of the year to act and take<br />
care of things that will make a difference not only for you<br />
but your home as well. This is something that you can do<br />
regardless of what type of home you own or live in.<br />
Don’t forget to do the usual safe things as change<br />
the battery to the smoke detectors and carbon<br />
monoxides. If you happen to have one check your fire<br />
extinguishers, if you don’t have one perhaps it’s<br />
something you should consider.<br />
Safety first when doing any type of work, and should<br />
you need a professional’s help give me a call.<br />
Thank you and enjoy!<br />
Mack
[ ] Clean out the gutters and downspouts<br />
The goal is to get the water away from your property as water is a<br />
property’s worst nightmare. So, pull out the ladder, set up and clean out<br />
the gutters. Make sure they are not clogged and make sure it is still in<br />
place.<br />
[ ] CHECK YOUR ROOF<br />
Just review it and make sure you are not missing shingles, make sure they<br />
are not cracked or broken. This will prevent water from getting thru and<br />
into your home. Should water leak into your home this will cause more<br />
problems.<br />
[ ] INSPECT YOUR FOUNDATION<br />
When looking at the foundation look to make sure you have no holes,<br />
cracks. If it does calls us we want to make sure you can just patch it up and<br />
it’s not a reoccurring issue.<br />
[ ] CHIMNEY/FIREPLACE/furnace<br />
Have these serviced and do a physical to assure the safety of your family<br />
and home. Make sure you look at the chimney outside to make sure there<br />
is no need for it to be pointed.<br />
[ ] INSPECT SIDING<br />
Just take a look at your siding, are they detached, can they use a cleaning?<br />
We can power wash and it will give it a new look all over again and protect<br />
your siding so it last for many years to come.
[ ] REINFORCE WINDOWS AND DOORS<br />
Caulk around windows, doors and any other opening you find. By doing<br />
this you are preventing cold air from getting in. Since you are caulking<br />
don’t forget to caulk around vents (you should have a vent for the dryer,<br />
bathroom exhaust fans, pipes that run out, and even under and around<br />
cabinets).<br />
[ ] WEATHER STRIPPING<br />
Weather stripping wear out and crack after years. Check the weather<br />
stripping you should see them around your window, doors and don’t forget<br />
the garage door.<br />
[ ] INSPECT EXTERIOR PAINT OF YOUR HOME<br />
You may not have to paint the entire house, but your home might need a<br />
touchup. Or the paint is flaking off trust me you would want to take care of<br />
it before winter. By allowing flaking paint to stand you will allow water to<br />
get into the wood and possibly causing the wood to rot faster.<br />
[ ] INSPECT YOUR DECK AND PORCH<br />
Just make sure there is no visible screws, it’s clean and ready for the winter.<br />
[ ] SEAL DRIVEWAY<br />
[ ] COVER AIR CONDITIONER
[ ] REVERSE CEILING FANS<br />
[ ] change batteries on smoke detectors/carbon<br />
monoxides<br />
[ ] shut the outside faucets off and drain any water
(781) 599 - 3773