What Homeowners Should Know This Spring in North Texas
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It’s spring in North Texas, and that means it’s the perfect time to give your home a little TLC. While every season requires its own bit of home maintenance, spring is a time when you can really enjoy working on your house: the weather is nice (when it’s not raining) and it just feels good to clear out the cobwebs and check off some of those tasks you’ve been putting off.
We’ve shared a few valuable tips for that homeowners should know in spring in North Texas over our time here at Upon Closer Inspection, and this week I put together some of the best.
Stay On Top of Your Home Maintenance
This is an easy, basic checklist to get you started on your spring home maintenance, beginning with having your AC serviced. It’s important to do this once a year to keep it running efficiently and make the most of the life of your (very expensive) system. This article also has one of my most favorite video clips of all time that I can watch over and over again. Check it out.
Spring Showers Can Bring Foundation Damage
Do you have areas of your yard that collect water every time it rains? Are those areas against the house? You may have a grading and drainage problem that is causing damage to your foundation.
Speaking of Spring Showers …
We all know that spring in North Texas brings storms and often storm damage. After a round of damaging storms last year, we took a look at some of the most common forms of damage to homes and what to do if it happens to you.
Spring is Wood Destroying Insect Swarming Season
Another common sight this time of year is those pesky swarms of flying insects that want to eat your house. What do they look like, and what should you do if you see them? Click the article to find out.
If you are at a loss for where to start with your spring home maintenance, you can have a seasonal home inspection to get a report which will tell you all the things in your house that need repair or replacement. Happy Spring, and stay safe in spring storms!
