Three Spring Home Maintenance Tips You Shouldn’t Put Off
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It’s officially spring, and that means it’s time for gorgeous weather and spring home maintenance. When the weather is this nice, it’s hard not to procrastinate tedious chores in favor of activities like porch sitting or a walk in the park. But your friendly home inspector is here to remind you that when you put off these tasks for too long, things tend to get ugly.
Here are three important tasks every homeowner should have on their spring home maintenance checklist:
Clear Debris From the Roof
Letting leaves and debris pile up on your roof like this isn’t just unsightly — it can damage your roof. It also attracts termites to your house. At the end of winter, homes often have dead leaves and branches piled up on the roof, so this is an important task to add to your spring checklist.
Seal Your Doors and Windows
This is a task that’s good to take care of in any season. Weather stripping is important for keeping conditioned air in, moisture and pests out, and energy bills down. Over time, it can come loose or deteriorate and need replacing. While you’re doing that, you should check the caulking and seals on your windows and replace anything that’s cracked or missing.
Check Exterior Fixtures
During the cold and dry winter months, sometimes exterior fixtures can come loose in their mortar. It’s a good idea to walk your property and check all exterior fixtures, such as faucets and spigots, and make sure they are attached securely.
So, put down that cool beverage and get cracking. You can find a few more great spring home maintenance tips here and here.
