Spring is almost here, so it is time to freshen up, protect & prepare our homes. Remember your home is a living structure, which will move and shift with the change in seasons and as it continues to settle. We’ve put together a helpful Spring Cleaning/Maintenance Checklist for you – so you can be sure you are ready to focus your time on enjoying the warmth & sun!

Interior

– Switch over HVAC from Winter to Summer. This will adjust your humidifier.

– Service A/C Systems.

– Inspect for any cracked grout in bathrooms.

– Inspect for paint touch-ups (many times trim will separate but go back together with the warmer more humid months).

– Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

– Organize garage to make efficient room for sporting goods and recreational vehicles. Also, take stock of your garden tools and lawn-maintenance equipment.

– Wash all windows, inside and out – and reinstall screens on windows and doors, where needed.

– Schedule a family cleaning day to sort winter items (clothes, blankets, decor, etc.) for discards and donations before you store them away for next year.

 

 

Exterior

– Look for shifting, cracked or missing shingles, shake or slate.

– Clean gutters and downspouts & check for any looseness/leaks.

– Inspect exterior painting and caulking.

– Repair and seal the deck, if any maintenance is needed.

– Service the outside unit of the air conditioning system to have coils cleaned & filters changed.

– Touch up peeling or damaged paint.

– Fill any concrete cracks with filler or silicone caulk.

 

Lawn & Garden

– Rake the lawn to remove any branches/debris/leaves you may have missed.

– Treat lawn with an organic herbicide; fertilizers are better suited for fall.

– Check outside hose faucets for freeze damage, and make sure all outdoor water systems are in working order.

– Clear away any remaining dead foliage and weeds from beds and lawn. Once the ground thaws, prepare garden beds for new planting.

– Fill low areas in the yard, or next to the foundation, with compacted soil.

– Clean outdoor furniture and air out cushions.

– Inspect trees for broken branches.

 

 

 

HENDEL Homes is a distinctive building company that focuses on architectural heritage, well-done design and fine quality craftsmanship and details. Building custom residences throughout the Twin Cities area – dream homes that stand the test of time; legacies built on beautiful. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind building experience, we would love to hear from you.