Spring is a great time to give your home more than just a Spring cleaning. It’s also a great time to take it a step further and give your entire home a Spring refresh. Improving your curb appeal, prepping for summer cookouts, and taking steps to prepare for inclement summer weather. Now is the perfect time for all of it. Here are 10 ways to make sure your home is prepared and refreshed for the warmer weather.
Clean Your Gutters
Clogged gutters can cause problems with water drainage. Improper water drainage can cause water to backup and cause both interior and exterior damage to your home. Installing gutter guards can help make preventing clogged gutters easier.
Service Your HVAC Unit
Have your local technician come out and service your HVAC system so it’s prepared to keep your home cool during the heat of summer. Regular servicing of your HVAC system also extends its life and helps it run more efficiently.
Have Your Dryer Vent and Air Duct Cleaned
Clogged dryer vents and air ducts are not only a fire risk, but also cause your systems to work less efficiently. Spring is a great time to have a service professional come thoroughly clean all of your ducts and your dryer vent.
Replace Your HVAC Air Filter
Changing your air filter is a cheap easy way thing to do. This should actually be done multiple times a year. Just make sure you know what size air filter to buy before you head to the store!
Check Your Outdoor Faucets and Hoses for Damage From Winter Freezing
Your outdoor faucets and hoses really get a workout during the warmer weather, so it’s best to make sure they’re in good condition.
Replace Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries
Making sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have charged batteries and are working properly is a cheap way to make sure your family is protected.
Prepare and Service Your Lawn Equipment
Mowing, trimming, pruning, weed eating. All are staples of summer lawn care and much easier when your equipment is serviced and ready to go.
Change the Direction of Your Ceiling Fans
Making sure your fan is running counter-clockwise in the summer is an easy way to make sure the cool air is being pushed down. Switching the direction of your fan is a simple matter of turning off your fan and flipping the switch on the side.
Have Your Home and Driveway Pressure Washed
Pressure washing is a great way to keep your home and driveway looking clean and adds to your curb appeal.
Clean Your Outdoor Furniture
Warmer weather means outdoor entertaining is just around the corner. Cleaning your outdoor furniture is a great way to make sure you’re prepared for friends and family to hang out.
Spruce up your garden
Planting flowers. Pruning bushes. Laying down mulch. All are great ways to spruce up your garden and make your home look lovely for when you’re entertaining guests.