Spring Has Sprung

Is your home ready for spring? Use these tips and tricks and your home will shine all Spring long!

Spring Has Sprung: How to Make Your Home Shine This Season

Power-Wash the Exterior

If you have a home with vinyl siding, you can purchase or rent a pressure-washer to get rid of all the built-up dirt and grime that blew on your house over the winter. This is also a great way to clean the windows, although you’ll probably need to wipe them down with a glass cleaner so you don’t leave spots and streaks. Also, make sure your home can handle pressure-washers; if you have a painted exterior, you may want to avoid them or hire an experienced contractor.

Clean Up the Outside

From the front door to the sidewalk, there are probably a lot of little items that you can clean up in ten minutes or less. This might include blown-down sticks, leaves left over from the fall, trash that blew into your yard, and dog droppings that have been hiding under the snow. You’ll also want to trim the edges of the lawn and cut back overgrown hedges and bushes.

Update the Outside Window Shutters

This is a quick and easy home remodeling project that can be done in an affordable fashion, enhancing the curb appeal and visual appearance of your home without emptying your account. Of course, shutters on modern homes are a mere decoration, but you can find shutter styles that match your home’s style or complement the siding color.

Give the Gutters Some Needed Attention

This one’s more about utility than aesthetics. After the winter melts away, it’s time to get your work gloves, grab a bucket, and climb a ladder up to the gutters. (Safely, of course!) Depending on where you live, your gutters may be responsible for moving thousands of gallons of water a year, so it pays in the long run to keep them free of obstruction. If you have any doubt about your ability to do this job safely, don’t risk it; hire a contractor.

Clean, Stain, and Seal the Deck Wood

The snow, dirt, and sunshine can take their toll on your wood deck, so make sure you protect it this spring by cleaning and maintaining it properly. Spring is a great time for this project because the outdoor furniture has likely been put away for the winter, giving you a clear space to work. Start by sweeping off loose debris and clean dirt and mud that’s worked into the cracks. (Now’s a good chance to use the pressure hose again.) you can then go through the process of applying a cleaner, deck stain, and sealer. This process can be time consuming if you’ve never done it before, so you may want to hire a professional.

Add a Fresh Coat of Paint

Moving to the interior, few things spruce up a home like a fresh coat of paint. You’ll be amazed what a vibrant new color can do for an old, stuffy room. Go to the paint store or local home improvement center and pick up a few cans of paint, and remember to invest in a primer so your paint job looks great for years. After the paint dries, you can even rearrange the artwork and furniture to make the room feel entirely new.

Get the Right Advice on Spring Improvements

Want to learn more about improving your home this spring? Contact us and we’ll give you more tricks and tips for sprucing up your house!