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Summer is around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a scorcher.
According to the Farmers’ Almanac’s summer 2023 forecast, most regions in the United States can expect warmer-than-average temperatures. Thunderstorms are also on tap for the Southeast and south Central regions of the country, and heavy rainfall is expected in the Central states.
Kiplinger talked to home experts on how to prepare your home for this summer’s weather conditions.
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Savvy homeowners replace common household items in a timely fashion. But staying on top of such duties is no small feat.
“It’s often easy to overlook when items should be replaced in our homes,” says Beth McGee, author of “Get Your House Clean Now: The Home Cleaning Method Anyone Can Master.” “Some items should be replaced because germs collect and make them unhealthy to use or keep around,” she says, while “other items we rely on simply wear out and should be replaced on a more regular schedule to ensure safety or continuity of use.”
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Though spring is still more than a month away, there are important tasks you can do around the house this month to prepare your home for the coming season.
“It’s vital to start on your winter-recovery checklist as soon as you start to feel the first shy breezes of spring blow in,” says Rob Morelli, chief executive of HomeKeepr.com, a referral network for home-service professionals.
These home maintenance tasks deserve your attention now, not later.
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Every homeowner makes mistakes. 
The real trouble, however, starts when these blunders become habits that cost a lot of money over time. Some behaviors also create safety issues.
If you’re guilty of these bad habits, break them — pronto.
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Daniel Bortz 