Spring is best known for blooming flowers, warm sunshine and longer days. But, the arrival of spring also brings with it some key maintenance tasks all homeowners should tackle in order to prevent structural damage, save energy and keep their home’s systems running properly.
Take some time in the coming weeks to closely examine your home’s interior and exterior so you can get it in tip-top shape for the upcoming warm-weather seasons:
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Ensure gutters are free of leaves, sticks and other debris. Do it yourself by clearing the muck and then flushing the gutters with water to make sure it drains properly, or hire a professional gutter cleaner.
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Inspect your roof, chimney and siding for winter damage. Look for and replace any loose shingles, bricks or boards. This is also a good time to clean your siding with some soap and water from the garden hose.
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Have your air-conditioning unit serviced, change your air filters and vacuum out your floor registers. The first really hot day is not the day you want to find out your air conditioning no longer works.
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Make sure your child’s swing set is still safe to use. Tighten bolts, remove any sharp edges or splinters that are sticking up, and clean off any mold growth.
