Tidy up your home this
spring, our spring home maintenance tips will help ensure your property and
appliances run smoothly all year long. A breath of fresh air will help get your
home chores done quickly, as the leaf filled gutters piled up through winter’s
end. It’s time to go outside and enjoy the sunshine and get your home in
tip-top shape.
Plumbing
Spring is a good time to
check for leaky faucets, leaking toilets, clogged drains and other plumbing
related existing or potential problems. Take a peek under the kitchen and
bathroom sinks to make sure pipe and hose connections are properly sealed. Look
for wetness around the dishwasher or dampness, cracks, or bulges on washer
hoses.
Windows
Breathe the fresh spring air
while opening the windows to help air out your home from the cold winter’s
blues. Check window balances and locks to ensure proper operation. Clean those
window screens with mild soap and water to increase air flow and help prevent
mildew and mold from escaping into interior your space. A tight seal will
ensure warm air or water from entering your space. Check the caulking around
the windows you may have placed has remained intact.
Exterior walls
Look for trouble spots on
exterior walls, especially under eaves. Check and fix damaged areas on wood
siding, stucco or brick to ensure pest like carpenter ants or other critters
will not evade your space in the coming months ahead. Inspect the exterior
paint condition to protect from the invasive rains ahead. Check for chipped,
flaking, or cracked paint to ensure longevity for the paint’s lifespan.
Roof
Keep your roof in peak
performance with a keen eye and a handy pair of binoculars you can peek up on
the roof to spot trouble. Check for faulty fasteners, popped nails, or ripped
shingles. Any missing or cracked shingles or roof tiles could be a sign to
contact a roofer to resolve existing problems. Inspect plumbing pipe vents for
cracks on the rubber seals.
Gutters
Spring tends to have more
rain than any other season, as the gutters have gathered leaves over the past
months. It’s a good time to have the gutter’s cleaned to remove the debris to
help prevent the integrity of the homes foundation won’t be compromised in the
future month’s ahead. It’s amazing that every one-inch of rainfall on a 1,000
square foot roof will collect 600 gallons of water, so make sure all that water
falling off the roof is diverted and flowing away from the home so you won’t
have potential foundation issues.
Smoke detectors
Testing and inspecting all
the smoke detectors are equally important to keep you safe through out the
seasons. This spring replace your smoke detector batteries. If it has been more
than a few years it may be a wise choice to replace the smoke detectors to help
protect you from the time of need.
Appliances
Another spring appliance
task is to clean the evaporator coils on the refrigerator to ensure proper
cooling and increase energy efficiency. Now is a glorious time to also change
the filter on the appliance.
Deck
Enhance the look of your
deck. Stain the deck to prevent the elements from damaging the wood core. This
spring home maintenance tip of deck staining provides great results for
attracting potential home buyers.
Dryer Vent
Prevent a dryer fire and
have your dryer vent cleaned. This spring tip every homeowner should not
neglect. Improve drying times and increase dryer appliance life. A clean dryer
vent is vital role in home maintenance.
Whatever
the reason, tackling your spring maintenance task will help you ensure your
home is in optimal condition for future months to come. Whether you are going
to be enjoying or selling your home, this Spring it is even more essential to
complete these helpful maintenance tasks to be on your way to a
better-maintained home.
