7 Springtime ideas for Homeowners
1. Spring Clean Classic: The Closets!
Before you clean out those closets… double-check the forecast.
We have had a few late snow storms this year. Now is the perfect time to reorganize your
closets. Donate or sell any winter clothing you didn't wear this year, then
pack away clean winter clothes into bags, bins, or boxes for next year. If your
closets need a boost of organization, build new shelves, buy some under bed
storage bins, or try installing an extra tension rod to double your hanging
space.
2. Check Your Home Exterior
Winter can be hard on your home. Do a walk around. Check
for missing shingles, clean the gutters, and look for loose siding, paying
particular attention to windows, doors, and trim. If you decide to give your
exterior a quick clean with a power washer follow the directions carefully or hire
a professional. A good window washing
will help your home to really sparkle in the spring sunlight.
3. Prepare Your Garden for Spring
It's not too early to start your gardening. Trim away any
dead and damaged branches from your trees and shrubs. Be careful with flowering
shrubs… you don’t want to cut off the flowing wood and the spring blossoms
waiting to appear. Consider planting these early bloomers: snowdrops, crocus,
scilla, daffodils, hyacinth, and tulips.
4. Green Grass Prep
Once the last threat of snow has finally passed and the
weather's cleared up, check your grass for damage. A patchy lawn can be revived
by removing dead grass, tilling the soil, and adding compost. Wait for warmer
weather to reseed the dead patches. Now is a great time for pre-emergent. Lay off the fertilizer; used too early, it can
aid the growth of cold-season weeds rather than the grass.
5. Build a Window Box or Add a Planter
Building a window box or adding a planter to your front
porch is a great family-friendly activity for spring. Take the simple route by
painting a trio of terra cotta planters with chalkboard paint and planting them
with herbs for a kitchen windowsill garden. Yummy and pretty!
6. Ready Your Patio Furniture
It won’t be long before it’s time to fire up the grill! Get
ready for barbecue weather by tidying up your outdoor furniture. Remove mold or
mildew from cushions with a mixture of 1/4 cup of Borax and warm water. Remove chipping paint and rust from metal
furniture using a wire brush and sandpaper, then repaint or refinish for a fresh,
good as new look.
7. Aaah-chooo…. Allergy-Proof Your Home
Spring allergy season is coming. You can take precautions now before tree,
flower, and grass pollen reaches its peak, to stop pollen in it’s tracks. Air
filtration is key; invest in a HEPA air filter, or upgrade to a vacuum cleaner
with a HEPA filter attached. Lay down double door mats—one outside and one
inside. Ask guests to remove their shoes as they enter. Swap out heavy drapes
for lightweight curtains that you can machine wash. Be sure to give your carpets and rugs a deep
spring clean for a fresher start to the season. You can hire a professional
service, rent a carpet cleaner, or buy your own machine.
Happy Spring!!!!
Kori HendrixREALTOR® Kori@RainesRealty.comwww.RainesRealty.com
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