Deep clean carpets and rugs that may have been dirtied during the winter and spring.

Hire a certified chimney sweep to inspect and clean chimneys. Doing this task now instead of the fall allows plenty of time for repairs before the next heating season.

Burglarproof Your House. Before leaving home for a summer vacation, be sure to inspect the operation of automatic-light timers and motion-detector systems, especially if you're planning a long trip. Break-ins can be thwarted with security measures that prolong the burglar's time and effort.

Clean & lubricate sliding-glass-door tracks & window tracks that will be used more frequently in the warmer months.