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Outdoor spring cleaning checklist
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Cleaning out your gutters each
spring is one of the most important
tasks a homeowner can complete.
Each fall and winter, storms and
fallen leaves can cause clogs that
lead to exterior overflows. Worse
yet, clogged gutters can lead to
costly water damage inside the
home, so get cleaning!
If you clean your own gutters, be
sure to use a scoop, or wear gloves
if you plan to use your hands. This
is to ensure you don’t cut yourself
on any exposed, jagged metal.
Winter weather can really take a toll on your home’s paint job. Get your house
looking its best with a fresh coat of paint, or spruce up weathered areas like trim or
shutters. This is also a great time of year to try out a new color. For example, if
you’ve been planning on adding a pop of color with a red mailbox or bright front
door design, spring is the perfect time to get that project completed.
Snow and other severe
weather can leave concrete or
wood structures looking drab
and dirty. Use a pressure
washer to quickly and easily
rinse outdoor surfaces and
keep everything clean and
tidy. Pressure washers are
available for rent at many
home improvement stores.
Here are some of the outdoor
areas that can benefit from a
seasonal pressure wash:
• Decks and patios
• Driveways and walkways
• Pergolas
• Cabanas
• Gazebos
After you’ve pressure
washed wood structures
like decks or patio
gazebos, it’s time to re-
stain. Staining helps
protect outdoor wood
from fungus, mildew
stains, or dirt patches that
can make your deck look
weathered or old. You can
choose from a variety of
stain colors and finishes to
go with your outdoor
design scheme. Shop
around for a stain with a
protective finish to repel
water as well as UV rays.
At the start of winter, you likely put away any outdoor cushions or stored patio
furniture using protective covers. If you have any outdoor chairs, dining sets, or
porch gliders that stayed outside this winter, now’s the time to do a little upkeep. If
your furniture is too delicate for pressure washing, simply use a soapy rag on any
dusty or grimy areas.
If spring sprung a
little early this year,
you’ll need to tackle
any weeds taking
over your lawn or
garden. This is also a
good time to trim any
unruly shrubs or trees
in order to make way
for spring’s new
growth. Also, look
into seasonal
planting calendars to
start planning this
year’s garden.
It sounds like a no-brainer, but during outdoor spring cleaning, take a long look at your
yard. Do you see any snow damage, such as compacted mulch or grass? Have a
hammock that needs to be restrung? Does your grill need a new cover after winter’s
inclement weather? Make a list of little tasks that need to be completed as the weather
warms up.
Spring is an excellent time to re-seed
the yard in time for seasonal growth:
1. Clean up any winter debris like
leaves, stones, and sticks. This
will not only clean the yard,
but make it easier for full grass
growth to occur.
2. Dethatch the lawn if it wasn’t
already done in the fall. Some
thatch can be beneficial to
growth, so be sure to dethatch
only when a half-inch or more
has accumulated.
3. Aerate the lawn. Use a core
aerator to alleviate soil
compaction and promote
better growth.
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