__ Check sprinkler systems & other exterior lines

__ Connect / disconnect all hoses to outside spigots

__ Clean gutters

__ Install gutter guards / gutter strainers

__ Test smoke detectors / replace batteries

__ Clean & seal deck

__ Inspect wood for signs of rotting / replace boards

__ Take out / put in outdoor furniture

__ Check for missing or loose siding

__ Caulk joints & minor cracks

__ Look for deteriorated finishes to preserve wood

__ Touch-up painting or paint entirely

__ Repair brick & mortar damage

__ Repair damaged soffit panels

__ Repair cracked windows

__ Putty, caulk or add weather stripping to windows

__ Clean & lubricate window channels

__ Clean & install screen / storm windows & doors

__ Reseal driveway

__ Change filters to furnace

__ Check for cracks & leaks in basement walls/floors

__ Clean vents and ensure proper operation

__ Test, clean & lubricate sump pump

__ Discard accumulated junk