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To-Do List: Spring maintenance

As temperatures rise, make sure to tick these household chores off of your seasonal to-do list.

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Get your grill prepped for the season.
Check burners and gas hoses and make sure you’re stocked on propane.

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Check for termites.
Spring is when termites swarm, so keep an eye out, especially near any wood. See what look like flying ants near wood? That’s them.

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Check the interior of your attic to make sure you don’t have any furry squatters.

Make sure your sprinkler system is in working order.

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Clean out gutters and downspouts.
Get this done early so the spring rains can easily flow away instead of backing up and damaging wood trim.

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Paint the exterior of your home if needed.
Make sure to check all base, window and door trim for chipping paint.

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Photo courtesy of Tab82/Adobe Stock

Reseal exterior woodwork.
Decks, fences, etc. have taken a beating during the winter months, so prep them for longevity and for a great overall look when it comes time to hang outdoors.

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Check the exterior of your home for any damage.
This includes everything from your roof, siding and windows to your drive and walkways.

Get your A/C checked prior to it getting hot outside.

Rid your yard of any area where there’s potential for standing water to avoid breeding mosquitos.

(April 2017)

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