ROUTINE CHECKS &

MAINTENANCE

MT. DIABLO ADULT EDUCATION

HOME MAINTENANCE SERIES

WELCOME TO MDAE & ZOOM!

• Zoom meeting protocol

• Keep microphones muted until you wish to ask

a question – press and hold space bar

• We will use the same login for each session

• Handouts for all sessions available at:

www.jlrodgers.com

OVERVIEW

• Review a long list of possible tasks

• Outside/inside/room by room

• General tasks

• The basic tools box

• Contents and uses

• Finding a contractor/handyman

HANDOUTS • There are handouts for each section at:

www.jlrodgers.com/online

ROUTINE CHECKS &

MAINTENANCE

LIST OF POSSIBLE TASKS IS ON

HANDOUT 1

OUTDOORGUTTERS

• Strainers

• Guards

• Sagging

OUTDOORPAINT PEEL

OUTDOORFOUINDATION

OUTDOORVENTS

OUTDOORCUT BACK PLANTS

OUTDOORCUT BACK PLANTS

OUTDOORDAMAGED

SCREENS

OUTDOORDAMAGED

SCREENS

OUTDOORWATER PIPE INSULATION

OUTDOORIRRIGATION

SYSTEM LEAKS

OUTDOORDECKS * FENCES

GARAGE

GARAGE

• Clutter hazards

• Improper storage of hazardous matter

• Cleaning supplies, oils, etc.

• Overloaded electrical circuits

GARAGEDOORS

• Overhead doors

• Grease rollers (spray lithium grease)

• Reset opener frequency

• Interior door

• Solid – no holes

• Auto closing must work

GARAGEFURNACE FILTERS

Every

one – three

months

LAUNDRYDRYER VENT HOSE

• Check for

kinks, crushes

LAUNDRYDRYER LINT TRAP

Clean

every

use

LAUNDRYDRYER AIR DUCT

One

cause of

house

fires

LAUNDRYWASHING MACHINE

HOSES

• Replace

with metal

encased

KITCHENREFRIGERATOR

• Clean cooling coils regularly

• Replace water filters

• Check for water leaks

KITCHENSTOVE/HOOD

• Wash hood filters regularly (dishwashers)

• Check/replace lights

KITCHENDISHWASHER

• Regularly replace dryer solution

• Clean with “affresh”

KITCHENFAUCETS

Disassemble,

clean strainers

KITCHENELECTRICAL

Test all GFCI’s

KITCHENUNDER THE SINK

• Clean out unused “stuff”

• Check for wet spots/leaks

BATHROOM • Test all GFCI’s

• Clean faucet strainers/aerators

BATHROOMAIR FILTERS

Clean fan filters

• Hair dryers

• Shower exhaust fans

BATHROOMDRAINS

Clean slow flowing drains

• Mechanical

• Chemical as required

OFFICE/DENCOMPUTERS

• Clean air intakes/filters

• Check ink/paper supply

• Have batteries for

mouse/keyboards

GENERAL

• Check smoke/CO alarm batteries

• Reset thermostats seasonally

• Keep one hardwired telephone

• Maintain a supple of common batteries

• Replace incandescent light bulbs

THE TOOL BOX

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EVERYONE NEEDS ONE!

• Need to maintain a set of basic tools

• Keep a small “toolbox”

• Replenish supplies as consumed

• Content list is Handout 2

THE TOOL BOX

THE TOOLBOX

THE TOOLBOX

THE TOOLBOX

THE TOOLBOX

FINDING A CONTRACTOR/

HANDYMAN\ HANDOUT 3

FINDING A CONTRACTOR/

HANDYMAN\

▪Neighbor referrals

▪Diamond certified

▪Angie’s list

▪Websites

▪Temp organizations

CONTRACTOR/HANDYMAN

QUALIFYING\

▪ BBB listing

▪Chamber of Commerce

▪Licensing agency

▪cslb.ca.gov

▪Bonded, evidence of

Insurance

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE

• Checked with CSLB:

• Date of issue

• Current status

• Suspensions/revocations

• Contractor’s Bio

• A license on display

• Name of owner

• Name of business

• On vehicle

• On business card

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

▪Appearance

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

▪ Appearance

▪References

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

▪ Appearance

▪ References

▪Proof of insurance

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

▪ Appearance

▪ References

▪ Proof of insurance

▪Proof of bond

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

▪ Appearance

▪ References

▪ Proof of insurance

▪ Proof of bond

▪Written contract ▪Payment schedule/retainer

▪Schedule/start date – planning completion

▪Permits – who acquires?

▪Materials – who purchases?

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

▪ Appearance

▪ References

▪ Proof of insurance

▪ Proof of bond

▪ Written contract

▪Punch list before final

payment

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

▪ Appearance

▪ References

▪ Proof of insurance

▪ Proof of bond

▪ Written contract

▪Photos B-D-A

COSTS

Costs

• Fixed price

• Labor, materials, & overhead

Payment schedule

• (10% down payment typical)

• Clear dates for progress payments

• (Hold up to 10% pending final inspection)

PERMITTING

• Permit everything that affects the

building codeso Heating, electrical, plumbing, etc.

o Not needed for “like-for-like” replacements

▪ Painting, carpets, trim, etc.

▪ No contracted amount limits

• In an incorporated municipality, go to the

building department

• In an unincorporated area go to the

county building department

PERMITSDepending on the valuation of the

project cost, do not have an appreciable

increase in property tax

PERMITTING

• Depending on the valuation of the project cost, do not have an

appreciable increase in property tax

• Permits are legal documents

showing what code applicable

work is to be done on the

property

PERMITTING

• Depending on the valuation of the project cost, do not have an

appreciable increase in property tax

• Permits are legal documents showing what code applicable work is

to be done on the property

• Permits should remain with

the property (not the owner)

PERMITTING

• Depending on the valuation of the project cost, do not have an

appreciable increase in property tax

• Permits are legal documents showing what code applicable work is

to be done on the property

• Permits should remain with the property (not the owner)

• Permit/inspections document

conformance of the work to

current building codes

PERMITTING

• Depending on the valuation of the project cost, do not have an

appreciable increase in property tax

• Permits are legal documents showing what code applicable work is

to be done on the property

• Permits should remain with the property (not the owner)

• Permit/inspections document conformance of the work to current

building codes

• Permitted work may aid the

resale of the property

CONCLUSION

• At www.jlrodgers.com• A copy of this presentation

• Handout 1, Routine maintenance tasks

• Handout 2, What’s it the toolbox?

• Handout 3, Hiring a contractor