Looking for a way to stay ahead of the seasons and protect your home? Here are four easy ways to help you remember to keep your home in tip-top shape:

1. Bookmark it: Rest assured that you'll prepare your home for the next season by bookmarking this page in your browser as a handy reference.

2. Make it a date: Pull up your desktop calendar and create four reminders, one at the beginning of each season. Drop in the article address (http://www.growersandnomads.com/article/Maintenance+Checklists+for+Every+Home) into the notes and you'll be automatically reminded to prep your home for the next season.

3. Ask Homeminders: Homeminders.com will send you timely home maintenance reminders and other handy tips on caring for your home throughout the year. (Pssst! If you're a Growers and Nomads customer, you get a two-year Homeminders subscription for free!)

4. Print it: Print out the checklists below to help you maintain your home all year long. For the bigger items, call a handyman for help.

Summer
Did you know that during the summer months the garage is often the hottest place in your home? Find out how to prep your garage and the rest of your home with the Summer Preparation Checklist.
http://www.growersandnomads.com/article/Summer+Preparation+Checklist

Fall
Did you know that perennials, shrubs and trees need a protective layer of mulch for colder months? Find out more about prepping your garden and more with the Fall Preparation Checklist.
http://www.growersandnomads.com/article/Fall+Preparation+Checklist

Winter
Did you know that your attic should be 5 to 10 degrees warmer than outside temperatures to avoid melt and refreeze damage? Get all of our winterizing tips with the Winter Preparation Checklist.
http://www.growersandnomads.com/article/Winter+Preparation+Checklist

Spring
Did you know that overflowing gutters can cause damage to the foundation of your home? Get ahead of the rainy season with the Spring Maintenance Checklist.
http://www.growersandnomads.com/article/Spring+Maintenance+Checklist

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