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Have learners look at the seasonal home maintenance checklist on this page. Ask small groups to suggest some additional tasks for spring and fall. List these
on the board. Have learners add to the list in their books.

Some learners may already do some seasonal
maintenance at their homes. Ask individuals to
report on their seasonal home activities (e.g., remove window screens and replace with storm windows).

 
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Unit 4 : Lesson 1: Protecting and maintaining your home

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Seasonal home maintenance checklist

Routine maintenance can help you save money on expensive repairs. Discuss with your class the kinds of routine maintenance you might have to do in the fall and spring. Put together a maintenance checklist for fall and spring. Add at least three more items to each checklist. Explain your answers to the class.

Fall checklist

Outside

__ Remove window air-conditioners, or put covers on them.

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Inside

__ Check insulation wherever possible. Replace or add if necessary.

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Spring checklist

Outside

__ Check all door and window screens; patch or replace as needed.

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Inside

__ Replace filters on air-conditioners.

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