Summer is raging hot across the nation but this is also the most ideal time of the year to undertake exterior maintenance of your home. The first task is to tidy up the external surface of your home and its surroundings. The next task is to check if your air conditioners and refrigerator are working at optimal efficiency because these two things can provide a lot of comfort during the summer days. Check all the water lines to ensure that there is no clogging and that water can flow easily when needed. Now examine the exterior surface of your home and determine if that needs a fresh coat of paint. These are the minimum things that you can do to make the summer days comfortable.