Home maintenance projects are all a bit different. While you may need to do specific projects at certain times of the year, there are some you can do in the off season. Not only can this save you money, but it can also help get the project done much faster. Here are some of the best off season projects for your home.

Cleaning the Hood Filter

Your range probably has a hood with a filter that gets quite dirty over time. In the off season, getting this cleaned or replaced is best. If you never clean it, the filter will become very nasty. You can clean it with degreaser used for auto parts mixed with hot water. However, if you need to replace the hood and/or the filter, you may want to call a professional.

Take care of Sink Disposal Maintenance

Sometimes, you don’t get a choice and you have to replace the disposal because it stops working. However, if it’s working fine, cleaning it in the off season is a great way to go. Cleaning and performing regular maintenance can actually help to keep the disposal running longer.

The easiest way to clean your sink disposal is by dropping lemon or orange peel down the drain. Then, run the disposal. After it’s done, add a few ice cubes and run it again. Finally, fill the sing with water and drain it all the way through the disposal. This should give you a clean and fresh smelling disposal.

Other projects you should take care of in the off season include:

• Testing the Auto-Reverse on your Garage Door
• Handling any Dust around your Fridge Coils
• Checking Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Smoke Detectors

Along with these projects, you can handle just about anything indoors that doesn’t require turning off the power, during the off season. Getting home maintenance project done during the off season can certainly help save you money, but not all project can be completed when it’s cold outside.