Spring has Sprung

Mar 23

With spring showers, sunshine, colorful flowers and blossoming trees comes important homeowner maintenance this season! Spring is the perfect time to make-over your home, check for any damage that may have been caused during the wintertime, and prepare your home for the heat of summer. Both inside and out, spring is a popular time to refresh, air things out, freshen your home with a deep cleaning, eliminate unused items, reorganize closets/storage spaces, and check home maintenance items off the To Do List.

Here is a handy checklist as you undergo spring maintenance:

Clean out gutters and downspouts. Repair/seal any leaks.
Check roof to ensure there is no damage to shingles, vents and rubber boots are not cracked or broken, and no leaks appear to be present.
Clean windows, replace tattered screens, and clean window tracks.
Check doors to ensure weather stripping is still in good shape and minimal light is visible around the door frame.
Check that no water is pooling anywhere around the perimeter of the home.
Call an HVAC technician to have your A/C system serviced and cleaned.
Trim all foliage around your home to ensure bushes/plants aren't touching the outside of the home.
Replace furnace filter and air return filters inside home.
Quick attic check to ensure no signs of new leaks, pests, or issues are present.
Crawl space check to make sure no standing water, evidence of mold, or issues are present.
Open crawl space vents to ensure proper air flow and ventilation.
Clean out dryer ducts.
In April, start up sprinkler system, check for broken heads and system leaks, clean out filters and adjust heads to ensure proper coverage.
Aerate and fertilize lawn and landscaping bushes, trees, and plants.
Check exterior siding for any damage caused over winter.
Call pest control company to spray for insects and spiders.
Check fire extinguisher's expiration date. Replace if necessary.
Declutter house and garage - donate unwanted items.
Clear out garden beds and get soil ready for planting in later spring months.
Clear off patio and get it ready for springtime enjoyment.