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Spring Home Tips for a Fresh, Ready Season

Your Quick Guide to Refreshing Your Home This Spring

Spring is here and everything is starting to feel lighter, making it the perfect time to refresh your home. These simple tips will help you clean up, stay organized, and get your space ready for the brighter days ahead.

#1

CLEAR THE GUTTERS

Scoop out leaves and debris so spring showers can flow freely. This helps prevent water damage to your roof and foundation.

#2: TUNE UP THE A/C

Don’t wait for the first heatwave. Change your air filters and have a professional check the system to ensure it’s running efficiently.

#3: CHECK YOUR DETECTORS

Use the start of daylight savings as a reminder to swap out batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Test them to make sure they’re loud and clear.

#4: INSPECT THE ROOF

Take a look from the ground (or use binoculars) for any shingles that shifted or cracked during the winter ice and snow.a

#5

EXAMINE OUTDOOR FAUCETS

Turn on your outdoor spigots. If the water flow is weak or you notice leaks inside the house when the water is on, you may have a cracked pipe from a winter freeze.

#6: WALK THE PERIMETER

Check your driveway and walkways for new cracks or uneven spots caused by freezing and thawing. Filling them now prevents bigger repairs later.

#7: SCAN FOR LEAKS

Take a quick peek under your kitchen and bathroom sinks. Look for damp spots or corrosion on pipes and supply lines.

#8: LET THE SUNLIGHT IN

Beyond just the lint trap, use a brush to clean the exhaust duct. This helps your dryer run better and prevents a major fire hazard.

#9

SERVICE LAWN EQUIPMENT

Sharpen mower blades and check the oil and gas. Getting your tools ready now means a smoother start to mowing season.

#10

TRIM THE TREES

Look for dead branches that could fall during a spring storm. Keeping limbs away from your roof and power lines helps protect your home from unexpected damage.