15 Summer Chicago-Area Home Maintenance Tips

15 Summer Chicago-Area 

Home Maintenance Tips

     Temperatures in the Chicago area are to be in the mid-80's again today.  Warm weather has officially arrived!

     If you're a Chicago-area homeowner like I am, this means you have routine outdoor summer maintenance chores to perform.  Particularly after this year's hard and long winter, there was plenty to be tackled.

     Having a Checklist of items helps me remember what needs to be accomplished around my home and property for the hot summer months ahead.  Below you'll find the handy checklist I use.  Hope it proves useful as you assess and maintenance your home ...

Warm Weather Home 

Maintenance Checklist

    1.  Evaluate and inspect your roof.  Check for missing or loose shingles.  Examine the flashing around the chimney and any skylights.

    2.  Inspect your gutters, downspouts, and exterior drains.  Clean them of any debris.  Make sure gutters and downspouts are securely attached to your home.

    3.  Check your HVAC system.  Have a professional perform a thorough check-up.  An annual check-up should include the changing of any filters and cleaning.
   4.  Repair your driveway and sidewalks.  Freezing cold, salt, and snow can be damaging.  Patch cracks and re-seal, where applicable. 
   5.  Inspect the siding of your home.
   6.  Check and/or replace window and door seals.  Caulk so windows and doors remain airtight and watertight and you keep pests/bugs out.

   7.  Check your window and door locks to make sure they are working properly.

   8.  Check pipes inside and out for leaks caused by winter's freezing.

   9.  Clean and pressure-wash any decks.  Repair any loose handrails, boards.  Re-stain, seal, or paint to protect the wood and improve curb appeal.

 10.  Take a good look at your lawn and landscaping.  Repair, rake, clean, prune, and weed away winter's remains and dead vegetation.

 11.  Trim back tree, bushes, and shrubs.

 12.  Inspect and repair any fencing on your property.

 13.  Open up basement windows and air your basement out.

 14.  Inspect all detectors in your home.  Replace batteries.

 15.   Inspect your attic for leaks or infestation.  

     Note:  I recently found an App that offers seasonal home maintenance tips and suggestions.  It will remind you when to perform valuable routine maintenance around your home.  You can download it to either iPhones or Androids.  

     Click here to get this helpful App:  

HomeAdvisor App

     You've now maintenanced, protected, and increased the value of your home.  Relax and enjoy beautiful Chicagoland ... 

     *  Hoping to become a Chicago-area Home Buyer?  Looking to Build or Refinance in the Chicagoland area?  Contact Me now!  I'll put my 37 years of Mortgage experience and expertise hard to work on your behalf.

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Enjoy the Pools, Splash Parks, & Waterparks Located within Will County, IL

Enjoy the Pools, Splash Parks,  & 

Waterparks Located within Will County, IL

     Kids across Will County are ... or soon will be ... out of school for the summer.  Parents are looking for safe, healthy ways to keep their kids active and entertained.  Swimming, swimming classes, waterparks, and splash parks can be a great answer to this parental dilemma.  

     Will County has many such facilities located within its

boundaries.  Residents and visitors to the County have many options to consider and enjoy.  

     Some of these water facilities are affiliated with local community park districts.  Others are businesses.  But both offer their patrons  an entire summer of activities and fun.

     Below you will find information regarding water park, pool, and splash park facilities found throughout Will County.  I hope you, your family, and friends have many chances to enjoy these facilities throughout the coming summer and beyond.

     Contact numbers and website links have been included within the info I offer, should you have additional needs or questions:

Will County Swimming Facilities & Waterparks  

Joliet - Splash Station

2780 Channahon Road, Joliet, IL

815.741.7275

Website  

Opening Day:  May 31, 2014

Hours & Rate Info

Romeoville - Heritage Falls Water Park

101 Troxel, Romeoville, IL

815.886.6263

Website   

Summer Pool Passes Available!

Discount with Lockport Resident I.D. Card 

Lockport/Crest Hill - Chaney Pool

410 Rose Street, Crest Hill, IL 

815.726.2299

Website  

Pool opens May 31, 2014

Weekend Hours only after August 17, 2014

Discount with Lockport Resident I.D. Card  

Plainfield - Ottawa Street Pool

23820 W Ottawa St, Plainfield, IL

815.436.3314

Website  

2014 Season Runs:  May 24th - August 17th

Special Resident Rate Offered.  Proof of Residency Needed

Crete - Village Woods Retirement Center Pool

2681 S. Rte. 394, Crete, IL 

708.672.6969

Website  

American Red Cross Swimming Lessons During Summer

Channahon - Tomahawk Aquatic Center

24868 West Eames St., Channahon, IL

815.467.SWIM  (7946) 

Website 

Swim Lessons Info 

Sign up at www.RainedOut.com to receive text/email alert if 

operating status is being affected by the weather  

Frankfort Square Park District - Splash Park 

7540 W. Braemar Lane, Frankfort, IL 

 815.469.3524

Website  

Park Opens May 24, 2014

Residents receive Discounted Prices

Lincoln-Way High School Communities

Aquatic Centers

Lincoln-Way Central - New Lenox 

Lincoln-Way East - Frankfort  

Lincoln-Way North - Frankfort 

Lincoln-Way West Aquatic Center 

Aquatic Info & Brochure 

Adult Swim & Swimming Lessons Available 

Summer Hours: May 27th - August 29, 2014  

Bolingbrook - Pelican Harbor

200 Lindsey Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 

630.739.1705 

Website 

Resident Discounts Available with I.D. 

I.D.'s available at Annerino Community Center & Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex 

     

     Hope this information on Will County Pools, Splash Parks, and Waterparks helps you, your family, and friends find ways to enjoy summer more thoroughly.  Please remember while at the waterparks and pools, to follow all rules and regulations.  Stay safe and enjoy!

      

    *  Hoping to Buy, Build, or Refinance a home somewhere within Will County or elsewhere in the Chicago area?  Contact Me Today!  I'll be happy to put my 37 years of Mortgage experience and expertise hard to work on your behalf.

     I can be easily found at:

Direct:  815.524.2280

Cell or Text:  708.921.6331

eFax:  815.524.2281

gmundt@goapmc.com

www.genemundt.com

Ask your questions!  Let's Talk!

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Gene Mundt, Mortgage Lender, a Lender with 36 years of mortgage experience, will offer you exemplary mortgage service and advice when seeking:  Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, USDA, and Portfolio Loans in Chicago and the greater Chicagoland region, including:  The Lincoln-Way Area, Will County, (New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, Manhattan, Joliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Naperville, etc.), DuPage County, the City of Chicago, Cook County, and elsewhere within IL. 

 

 

Will County Residents Receive $40 Discount For Pets Spayed or Neutered in June, 2014

Will County Residents Receive $40 Discount

For Pets Spayed or Neutered in June, 2014    

     
     Will County residents that have their family pets spayed or neutered during the month of June (2014), can receive a $40 savings discount courtesy of the County of Will.  The discount, good for up to 2 animals per household, is for animals spayed or neutered between the dates of June 1st and June 30th, 2014.

      
     Eligibility for the discount(s) is based upon:

• Owners must show proof of Will County residency
• Pets must reside with their Will County owner
• Pets must be registered with the Will County Animal Control
• Pets' Rabies Vaccination must be current (Proof Required)
• Pet Owners must show/produce a Will County Registration Tag for the animal(s) on the day of surgery
• Spaying/Neutering must take place 6/1 through 6/30

     Pet owners should call their pet's veterinary office to make sure that their vet is participating in this Will County program. 

     Should you have questions regarding the $40 discount being offered for Will County residents' pets during the month of June, 2014 ... please call:  815.724.1521.

     This will be the 7th year that the County of Will has offered this discount program.  Over 10,000 animals have been spayed or neutered via this program since its inception.

     For more information regarding the myths and facts surrounding the spaying and neutering of pets, please visit the Humane Society website:

Myths and Facts About Spaying and Neutering

       

     *  Hoping to Buy, Build, or Refinance a home within Will County ... or elsewhere in the Chicago area?  Contact Me Today!  I'll put my 37 years of mortgage experience and expertise hard to work on your behalf.  

     I can be easily found at:

Direct:  815.524.2280

Cell or Text:  708.921.6331

eFax:  815.524.2281

gmundt@goapmc.com

www.genemundt.com

Click HERE for your FREE Mortgage Consultation!

Ready to Apply for your Mortgage?

             

               

Gene Mundt, Mortgage Lender, a Lender with 36 years of mortgage experience, will offer you exemplary mortgage service and advice when seeking:  Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, USDA, and Portfolio Loans in Chicago and the greater Chicagoland region, including:  The Lincoln-Way Area, Will County, (New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, Manhattan, Joliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Naperville, etc.), DuPage County, the City of Chicago, Cook County, and elsewhere within IL. 

  

 

Do YOU Practice these Habits of Success?

Do YOU Practice these Habits of Success?

     

     An article I saw this morning really caught my eye.  It was entitled, "Habits of Successful Real Estate Agents" ...

     As I read through this article, I compared the work habits of the successful agents I know and have worked with over the years, to the habits mentioned within the article.  
 
     Check .. check ... check!  Consistently, the habits I saw illustrated by these agents were one and the same with those being reported.

     But the one habit that seemed to stand-out most prominently among the successful agents I know surrounded communication.  Each of these agents practices and exhibits excellent communication skills, including the timely return of calls, emails, texts, etc.  They also were great at keeping everyone within a transaction informed, on-track, and aware.

     Coincidence?  I think not ...

     I don't think that the good work habits listed within the article offered above are meant just for Agents either.  We all  gain from practicing them. 

     They'll help improve our chances for success and strengthen our business relationships.  That's whether we're an Agent, Mortgage Lender, Insurance Agent, Attorney, Home Inspector, Builder, or anyone else contributing to the real estate process.  

     Practicing good work and communication habits makes the whole process flow much more smoothly and quickly.  And ultimately, who doesn't want that?

     
     *  Hoping to Buy, Build, or Refinance a home in the Chicago area?  Contact Me today!  I'll put my 37 years of Mortgage experience and expertise hard to work on your behalf.
     I can be easily found at:

Direct:  815.524.2280

Cell or Text:  708.921.6331

eFax:  815.524.2281

gmundt@goapmc.com

www.genemundt.com

Click HERE for your FREE Mortgage Consultation!

Ready to Apply for your Mortgage?

             

               

Gene Mundt, Mortgage Lender, a Lender with 36 years of mortgage experience, will offer you exemplary mortgage service and advice when seeking:  Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, USDA, and Portfolio Loans in Chicago and the greater Chicagoland region, including:  The Lincoln-Way Area, Will County, (New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, Manhattan, Joliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Naperville, etc.), DuPage County, the City of Chicago, Cook County, and elsewhere within IL.