7 Tips to Prepare Home for Spring

Spring is coming soon, which means for many the mountain of snow that has been piling up all winter is slowly on its way out. With spring brings fresh, new ideas, and warmth. But it also brings the chance to get your home ready for those brighter, warmer days. Here are seven tips to prepare your home for spring.

1. Have your air conditioner checked now before it starts warming too much. It will cost more to have it serviced the closer you get to summer, so this will save you money and insure that your home is ready to be cooled for those hot summer months.[1]
2. The cold winter can take its toll on windows and doors. Check all of your windows outside for cracks. You can replace weather stripping or caulk as needed.[2]
3. Check your roof for loose shingles or soft patches before the spring storms start. Severe weather can make existing roof problems worse.
4. Switch the direction of your ceiling fans.
5. With spring comes “spring cleaning”. It can be daunting at times, so create a spring cleaning plan. Deep cleaning upholstery and carpets should be a first priority. Dust likes to collect in the stuffiness of winter.
6. Cleaning can sometimes cause toxins to build-up from the cleaners. Open your windows often.
7. Pruning back your bushes before they are overgrown from the spring rain will help protect your other plants from the overgrowth.[3]

With the weather starting to warm up preparing for spring is becoming easier. A little planning can help you accomplish everything you need to get your home ready for those long awaited warmer temperatures. And while it takes a little work on the front end, when you are enjoying your home in the nice, warmer months you will know that it was all worth it.