This post comes from Marilyn Lewis at partner site Money Talks News.

Homes take a beating on the outside, from wind, rain, sun, insects and snow. Summer gives you a chance to repair damage, protect your home and keep its face to the world looking bright.

Home maintenance is like housework, flossing and exercise: You might as well work it into your routine, becausethe penalties are worse than the jobs themselves.

Here's just one example: Cleaning the gutters costs nothing if you do it yourself, and roughly $100 to $200 if you hire a service. Ignore the job, though, and a ruined roof or damaged foundation could cost you thousands or tens of thousands of dollars to repair. Here's why:

Here's our list of easy summer maintenance projects and how to do them as cheaply as possible.

1. Paint

Fresh paint doesn't just make your home look great. It's a protective skin against UV light and moisture.

Earth911 tells where to get free paint:

Call your city to ask about your local HHW facility. Other sources for cheap paint:

2. Mulch

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American Cooling and Heating has always provided customers with a quality user-friendly website. But in the modern world, the process of buying an air conditioning system can be very complex. Before making any buy decision concerning HVAC equipment, wise shoppers collect information, product comparisons and answers to the core questions of performance versus price versus energy efficiency versus right sizing for the task at hand.

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After receiving their certification to service both St. Charles city and county in November of 2013, St. Louis heating and cooling company, Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning, is proud to be able to provide HVAC checkups and recommendations for even more customers this summer. The HVAC company has been in business for 60 years, providing service, maintenance, and general repair for heating and cooling systems. The recent certification to expand their service area is seen as a welcome addition to an already-successful business model.

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Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning has been in business since 1954, providing the St. Louis community with heating and air services ever since. Always remember that its never to early to be thinking about the next season and getting a St. Louis furnace repair done. For more information, please call 314-351-5580 or vist them online at http://vittheatingandair.com/.

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