Spring maintenance doesn’t need to be a lost weekend. Five small passes, spread over a couple of relaxed afternoons, catch the things that turn into expensive summer surprises.
Look up: roof and gutters
Winter loosens shingles and fills gutters with grit. A ten-minute look — from the ground with binoculars is fine — tells you whether water will drain away from the house or pool against it during the first big storm.
Test what cools you down
Run the AC before you actually need it. Swap the filter, clear leaves from the outdoor condenser, and listen for anything that rattles. Finding a problem in April is a scheduled service call; finding it in July is an emergency one.
Walk the perimeter
Check caulking around windows, reseal the deck if water no longer beads on it, and clear vents and dryer exhausts. Log what you did — next spring you’ll know exactly what’s been handled and what hasn’t.
Keep Your Home Cool and Efficient This Summer
A calm, ten-minute checklist to stay comfortable and cut your cooling bill.
Winterize Your Home Before the Freeze
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The Spring Home Reset
Undo the wear of winter and set your home up for the warm months with a simple, unhurried checklist.