Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to delve into home projects. Whether you want to paint the whole house or refine your home’s personality, the options are seemingly endless. As exciting as options are, all the different routes to travel can get a bit intimidating. Give yourself a firm direction to go in with a simple summer home maintenance checklist we crafted solely to provide you with a clear-cut direction. Check it out!
Look to the Roofing
The weather, wind, and everyday wear and tear of the seasons can make a mark on your roof. Make sure that these marks aren’t too harmful. Check to ensure protection against critters and that your roof is in good enough condition to handle the upcoming seasons. If you think there’s anything amiss, schedule a consultation with a roofing company to help create a safer home for you and your family.
Pay Attention to Outdoor Living Spaces
There is so much under the outdoor living umbrella—it’s a long path for you to travel this summer. But a good one, nonetheless! In fact, the sooner you check some of these outdoor living tasks off your list, the better shape you’ll be in for an enjoyable summer. Inspect the decking, clean off the patio, figure out a new layout for your firepit, and see what furniture you can add to create a more comfortable space. Don’t neglect these areas when it’s the best time to enjoy them!
Inspect Your Gadgets
Summer is the time to turn yourself into a little Inspector Gadget. Check out all those little appliances, alarms, and systems that you haven’t checked in on for a while. Things like house alarms, air conditioning, and leaky pipes—you need to inspect all of these occasionally to ensure they’re still working effectively and efficiently. It may seem aggravating to tackle all these tiny tasks, but it’s an important aspect of the checklist!
Dig Into Landscaping
Landscaping is always a to-do for summer! Get outside and enjoy the fresh air while it lasts, which means digging into gardening and all other components of curb appeal. Think about the best bushes to showcase your windows, the best flowers to bring life to your yard, and the best path formation to bring some personality to the outdoors. This is another big path to go down, but it’s a beautiful one once complete.
Think About Window Treatments
Speaking of windows, summer is the time to look into them—not just cleaning them but seeking out information on what improvements you can make to them. Investing in sun-blocking window covers and new screens will not only save you money (no more cold hair or hot heat seeping through), but it’s also incredibly energy-efficient and hygienic.
Give Your Dryer a Break
This is a small task to add to your to-dos, but it’s a beautiful one for summer. Give your dryer, your electric bill, and your home thermostat a break this summer by installing an outdoor clothesline! It’ll give your dryer a much-needed break—not to mention, who doesn’t love the smell of air-dried sheets?
Hopefully, this summer home maintenance checklist provides you with a better sense of direction.
