Home Maintenance: Protecting Your Home From Summer Storms

So far in our home maintenance guide, we’ve covered pools, lawns, lawn mowers, and home security, today we’ll cover making sure your home is safe from summer storms. When it comes to your home, inclement weather can cause damage to your home and your surrounding property. When trying to sell in the summer it is important to take every precaution to keep your home in the best condition possible for showings. When buyers are looking for Windsor homes for sale, the first impressions can be key. Even if you are not selling, keeping your home safe from risks is important. We’ve got 5 tips below to protect your home from the summer storm season.

Know the safest part of your home. In cases of severe weather, the safest place is almost always in the lowest level of the home and away from windows and doors.
Routinely check your roofs and foundation. Look for signs of wear, tear, cracks, etc. and repair early to prevent more expensive fixes when too much damage is done.
Cut down unwanted trees and limbs. Trees and branches can fall on your property and damage the siding or windows during powerful thunderstorm winds.
Keep all patio furniture like tables and chairs, as well as BBQ’s umbrellas, etc. stored in advance of the summer storm hitting. Avoid flying chairs and debris coming in contact with the home
While it never seems as bad as they say, take those summer storm warnings and alerts seriously. For the Windsor-Essex areas, pay attention to those tornado warnings.

Ultimately, your personal well-being is paramount and takes precedence over your home, so protect yourself first, then protect your home, and you’ll make it through the summer storm season.

Here at Jump Realty our agents will give you honest advice on what course of action is best for you in their professional opinion and will always put taking care of your best interests first! With offices in Windsor, Tecumseh, Kingsville, LaSalle, and Chatham, no matter where you are, a Jump agent is ready to help. Please contact us for any housing needs and let us give you a better real estate experience!