Spring is officially here! I love the beginning of spring. The weather starts to shift from freezing cold to warmer weather. The trees start to bud. It is finally enjoyable to be outside. With the spring weather comes some spring maintenance. It's not fun, but you can go out now and tackle these projects before the great weather gets here. Taking care of these spring maintenance tips now will not only help you have a more relaxing spring and summer, they will also help save you money and time. You can avoid any major problems before they even start.
Inspect Your Roof- Missing or damaged shingles often go unnoticed until the spring rains come. Keep the rest of the house free of water damage by checking your roof for loose, damaged or missing shingles. You can do a visual inspection from the ground, or have a roofing company do an inspection. Most companies will do a free inspection of your roof.
Clean Around Your Air Conditioning Unit- Make sure that your air conditioning unit is clear of any plants, trash or dirt. You will want two feet of space clear around your unit. You may want to have it inspected before you get to the really hot weather.
Clean Your Gutters- Clean all the the sticks, leaves and debris from your gutters. Make sure that your downspouts are free from debris too. Gutters help to keep water flowing from your roof and away from your home. If you don't clean your gutters properly it can lead to water damage in and outside of your home.
Regrade Your Soil- Make sure that all of the soil around your home's foundation is draining out toward your lawn. Puddling of water around your foundation can cause leaks and foundation damage. If you need to, add more soil up against the house to make sure it slopes out.
Replace Lighting- Make sure all of your outdoor lighting is working. Replace any bulbs that have burned out over winter. Sweep any bugs out from around the lighting and wipe down the glass on any lighting with some glass cleaner.
Look For Rotting Wood- Check around your home for rotting wood. Window and door frames can often rot over winter leading to water damage, pests, and drafts in the home. Replace any rotting wood and caulk around the new wood. By replacing the wood with it first starts rotting you can help insure you don't have any further damage to your home.
In just an afternoon you can make sure that your home is ready for spring and the weather that comes along with it. By investing some time and money today you can save some repairs and expenses in the future. What spring maintenance tips do you recommend doing?
