It's back-to-school time: Home maintenance for busy families

Mark Soto for HomeServe USA Editorial

It's back-to-school time: Home maintenance for busy families

The back-to-school season is a busy time for families, from having to gather school supplies to figuring out a new schedule for picking up and dropping off kids. As summer comes to a close, it’s also an important time for home maintenance tasks due to seasonal weather.

Certain tasks are crucial to ensuring that your home and its systems continue working as expected to help avoid costly repairs. This home maintenance checklist from HomeServe USA Editorial can help you prioritize what matters in your home when you don’t have much time to spare.

Flush Your Water Heater

Mineral buildup is common in areas that contain a lot of hard water from calcium and magnesium. When this sediment starts