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Twice a year — after the leaves drop in fall, and in spring. Overflowing gutters quietly destroy fascia boards and foundations.

Before the first hard freeze: disconnect hoses, drain them, shut interior valves if you have them, add faucet covers. A burst pipe costs four figures; this costs 20 minutes.

Around 4 times a year depending on your grass and region — early spring, late spring, summer, fall. Squirrel each application as its own date.

Once a year before mowing season: oil, blade sharpening, air filter, fresh gas. Do it in March, not on the first 80-degree Saturday when the shop has a 3-week backlog.