August Home Checklist for Northeast Florida Homeowners
1. Back-to-School Organization
- Create a quiet homework station
- Set up good lighting
- Provide comfortable seating
- Stock essential supplies (pens, pencils, paper, etc.)
- Implement a family calendar system
- Choose between wall calendar or digital app
- Add all known school and extracurricular dates
- Establish a backpack and school item zone
- Designate area near the door
- Set up hooks or cubbies for each family member
2. Hurricane Preparedness
- Review and update emergency plan
- Confirm evacuation routes
- Establish family meeting points
- Update emergency contact information
- Stock up on emergency supplies
- Non-perishable food
- Water (1 gallon per person per day for 3 days)
- Batteries
- Flashlights
- First aid kit
- Review insurance policy
- Check hurricane damage coverage
- Consider flood insurance options
3. Home Exterior Maintenance
- Inspect and reinforce windows and doors
- Check seals
- Consider hurricane shutters or impact-resistant glass
- Clear yard of debris and trim trees
- Remove dead branches
- Secure loose items
- Trim trees away from house and power lines
- Inspect roof and clean gutters
- Look for damaged shingles
- Ensure gutters are clear of debris
4. Prepare for Fall
- Prune shrubs and trees
- Shape landscaping
- Remove diseased or dead growth
- Plant fall vegetables
- Start seeds for cool-season crops (e.g., broccoli, lettuce, carrots)
- Seal drafts and service HVAC system
- Check for air leaks around windows and doors
- Schedule professional HVAC inspection
- Deep clean your home
- Clean often-neglected areas
- Organize closets and storage spaces
5. Additional Tasks
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Remember to customize this checklist based on your specific home needs and priorities. Stay safe and organized this August!