Homeowner Seasonal Checklist
Keep a Florida home happy all year round
Florida homes have their own rhythm, and the island's heat, salt air, and storm season make a little yearly attention go a long way. This seasonal checklist walks through the maintenance that keeps a Merritt Island home comfortable and protected, from spring storm prep to the holidays' indoor season. It is a general guide, not a substitute for your property's specific warranty, insurance, or contractor advice.
Before storm season (late spring)
Make hurricane readiness a spring habit, not a summer panic. Clear gutters and drains, trim trees back from the roof, test the generator if you have one, check the caulk and flashing around windows, and photograph your belongings for the insurer. Review your policy with your agent before a named storm, not during one.
Summer: the salt-air check
Salt air is the silent landlord. Rinse exterior metal, doors, and fixtures near the water, service your AC filters monthly in the heat, and keep the seawall or canal edge inspected if you have one. Catching a small corrosion or seal issue in summer avoids a bigger one in winter.
Winter: inside and easy
Cooler months are for the indoor and comfort list: test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, flush the water heater, check for the little drips, and refresh the storm kit you will not need until spring. December is also, around here, the month for hanging the lights and entering the Let It Glow contest.
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