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Making Moves with Mandee: Must-Know Maintenance Tips for Colorado Homeowners

Owning a home in Colorado is a dream for many, but our unique weather, altitude, and outdoor lifestyle bring a few extra maintenance challenges! Whether you just moved in or have lived here for years, these must-know maintenance tips will keep your home safe, comfortable, and ready for adventure every season.

1. Stay Ahead of Winter Weather
Colorado winters can be harsh! Inspect and service your furnace every fall, winterize sprinkler systems, and check windows and doors for drafts. Trim tree branches away from your roof to avoid ice damage.

2. Guard Against Summer Storms
Summer storms bring hail, heavy rain, and even flash floods. Clean gutters and downspouts in early spring. Inspect your roof for missing shingles and check that sump pumps work properly.

3. Mind the Altitude
High elevation can dry out wood and paint quicker than you’d expect. Regularly check for cracked caulking around doors, windows, and siding, and repaint as needed to prevent water damage.

4. Fire Safety is Essential
Wildfires are a real risk. Clear dead brush or leaves at least 30 feet away from your home, clean roof valleys, and consider fire-resistant landscaping.

5. Love Your Lawn Smartly
Water early in the morning, use drought-tolerant native plants, and adjust sprinklers as the seasons change to conserve water (and keep your landscaping costs down).

6. Test for Radon
Colorado is a radon hot spot. Test your basement every few years, even new homes can be affected. Install a mitigation system if results are high.

7. Keep Pipes Flowing
Protect exposed pipes with insulation sleeves and drain outside hoses before the first freeze.

8. Seal & Insulate
Add attic insulation and seal air gaps to keep your heating/cooling bills low and your home comfy year-round.

9. Watch for Ice Dams
Rake snow off your roof after big storms and ensure attic air circulation is good to prevent dangerous (and expensive!) ice dams.

10. Schedule Seasonal Checkups
Don’t forget routine checks: HVAC in the fall, roof in the spring, pest inspections, and chimney cleaning if you have a fireplace.

Whether you’re a first-timer or Colorado pro, a little bit of seasonal maintenance goes a long way in protecting your investment and avoiding costly repairs. Want more tips or a recommended contractor? Reach out, I'm always here to help you love where you live!