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Check Your Smoke Detectors
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Spring
- Clean gutters and downspouts
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- Service air conditioning unit
- Check outdoor lighting
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Summer
- Clean and maintain outdoor furniture
- Check irrigation systems
- Inspect deck and patio
- Service pool equipment
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Fall
- Clean gutters again
- Inspect heating system
- Seal windows and doors
- Prepare outdoor furniture for storage
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Winter
- Prevent frozen pipes
- Check insulation
- Service heating system
- Clear snow from walkways
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