Hello World! Welcome Friends! Once the weather warms up, home improvements are one of the best pastimes. You can bond with your family while improving the appearance or function of your home, making it a worthwhile investment of your time. Here are some improvements and tasks you should get done to make the most of your spring and enjoy the warmer weather both in and outside your home.
1. Check Your Gutters
Water left behind after storms can lead to all sorts of property damage. For example, this water can erode lawns and even cause foundations to crack when not directed away from the house properly. Examining your gutters can help you through future storms. Ensure your downspout directs water away from your house and that you clear the gutters of any debris that might have appeared over the winter.
2. Pressure Wash Your Home
Winter storms might have kicked up some dirt on your home. Giving your house and driveway a good pressure washing can improve their appearance while removing the muck. What better way to jump into warmer weather than by having a sparkling clean home? If you live in an area with high pollen, you may want to wait until the peak pollen times are over to pressure wash your home. Otherwise, it might turn yellowish-green again in no time!
3. Increase Your Curb Appeal
Spring is here, and there are plenty of flowers to plant that can liven up your landscaping. Flowers are cues to care, which means that even if your landscaping looks a bit different from normal, the area is still being cared for and inhabited. Placing some of these cues, which often need some sort of maintenance to keep tidy, can help increase your curb appeal and delight anyone who sees your home.
4. Wash Your Windows
Your windows have likely seen a lot of grime through the colder months. Wash them thoroughly, both inside and out. You should be able to clean your windows with a garden hose on the outside. Inside, use a solution to ensure a streak-free window. That way, you’ll be able to enjoy the sights of spring without setting foot outside.
5. Add Some Green
How has your quality of life felt lately? If you think the air inside your house feels a bit stale, consider adding plants to the rooms with the highest traffic. They’ll help purify the air around you, and all you’ll have to do is take care of them. Anyone new to plant parenting should take on a low-maintenance houseplant, like the pothos, which can thrive just about anywhere — but you should also pay attention to which plants are toxic if you have pets.
6. Deep Clean Your Home
Right now is the perfect time for spring cleaning. Banish the winter blues by breaking out all your cleaning supplies and ensuring no dirt remains in your home. Get into areas you wouldn’t normally think of, including cracks and crevices that are hard to reach. When your home is clean and tidy, you’ll likely feel better physically and mentally. At the same time, you can use this opportunity to declutter and get rid of things that no longer serve you.
7. Create a Maintenance Checklist
By keeping up with your maintenance, you can catch any issues before they become significant problems. A checklist can keep you accountable for which things need maintenance at what point of the year. If it makes it easier for you, try to anticipate what will need work before a certain season, so you won’t have to stress about getting all your interior and exterior maintenance done at once. Figure out a timeline that works for your household and execute it.
8. Check Your Deck
If it’s getting warmer in your area, you may want to start hosting get-togethers in your backyard. Your deck or patio will be a hot spot, as you’ll likely be grilling food for everyone or sitting around to talk. You need to ensure that your deck can hold the weight of several people this spring and summer. Because rotted wood feels spongy, you should be able to tell right away if any boards need replacing. That way, you can avoid any injuries this season.
9. Inspect Your Air Conditioner
Now that you’re officially out of cold weather season, you should check on your air conditioning unit before you start to run it full-time. It may require maintenance to ensure everything works as it should in the upcoming warmer seasons. You may even want to start performing preventive maintenance, which gets ahead of any issues and relies on periodic inspections to ensure your appliances are working as they should. Having a working air conditioner could be a lifesaver in warm climates.
10. Examine Your Roof
After a winter potentially full of storms, you need to ensure your roof’s integrity. You don’t need to climb onto the roof to inspect for any damages right away. You can get an eye of everything on the ground. Look for any shingles that could be damaged, warped or missing. You might also want to look for any areas that could be sagging due to water damage. If you notice something amiss, call a professional right away. Don’t try to fix something yourself if you don’t have the right experience for it.
Spring Signals Fun Work
Though some home maintenance tasks feel more like chores, there are many options you can get creative with. You can have fun decorating and cleaning your home while also ensuring that your appliances function to the best of their ability. When you put your all into your household, you’ll have a home that anyone could be proud of.
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