Inside

Although the main idea is to get outside and complete all your projects there are still some major inside concerns that must be addressed first.
   * Filters. This is the hardest time of the year on the furnace fan. Cold air, being much more heavy than hot air, makes the fan work twice as hard than in the winter months. If you just use a regular, inexpensive furnace filter and normally change it every ninety days, it should be changed once a month during the summer months.
   * AC Vents. Have your AC ducts professionally cleaning no less than every 7 years. Usually unseen to most, aged ducts are extremely dirty and when the high-pressure unit fans blow it spreads dust, dirt, mildew spores, mold and dust mites through out your home. 

  * Condensate lines should be cleaned out before air conditioning season as these are the most frequent cause of leaks.
   
Outside

This is the perfect time of year to take inventory of all the outside projects that need your attention. Take a walk around your home and inspect and record the roof for loose shingles, siding for power washing or painting, railings and pickets, storm drains, windows, doors, fences for loose slats, deck for power washing and water repellant needs, and landscaping. Look at your property through the eyes of your neighbor.

Painting Midsummer is the best time to start and finish all those outside painting projects. Check with your local paint retailer to find the right paint for the right project.

Check wood trim. Trim is often passed over when the house is painted. Midsummer is the perfect time to repair and paint the trim.

 Landscaping. The addition of annuals to the high focal point areas provides a great display for your home.  Make sure you thouroghly water during dry spells.

 Tip For Bare Turf Areas:

 Rake or til the area and add starter fertilizer and seed. Then cover with peat moss and water for a few weeks as needed. The peat moss maintains a moist environment for the seed to germinate.  In about two weeks you will have a lush stand of turf where there was once nothing.