Spring Maintenance Tips from Irons Brothers

Spring flowers at Sky Nursery
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

From the Irons Brothers newsletter

Spring is here! Officially on March 20 we started the season. It feels like Spring has sprung, it is tax season, the days are longer and the sun has started to show up. In fact, there were a few days last week that it almost felt like sandal weather!

So what are your Spring plans? Some begin to garden and work on their yard, others start their Spring cleaning. These are both very important, but we also have some helpful suggestions  for work around the house you can do to prepare for the Spring season.

SPRING HOME MAINTENANCE TIPS:

1. Furnace/ Air Conditioner Unit - check filters and change, schedule a service call
2. Range Hood - check and clean your filters
3. Bathroom Fans - clean fans and check for mildew or mold
4. Fireplace / Chimney - check your chimney, clean your firebox, check the flashing
5. Attic - check for signs of roof leaks or pests
6. Basement - check for leaks, cracks, mildew, mold, rot
7. Crawl space - check for pests / wildlife, check the insulation and vapor barrier
8. Exterior of home - check paint, caulking, putty and address any needs
9. Decks and patios - wash, clean, and seal as needed
10. Landscaping and ground cover: start Spring pruning and plan your landscape maintenance routine
11. Sprinkler system - service and start system
12. Clothes dryer - Clean filter, check duct for lint
13. Fire extinguishers - check pressure, recharge or replace
14. Smoke detectors - test, replace batteries if needed
15. Water heater - check for leaks 

Don't neglect your house, take care of it and you will reap the benefits. Our homes are the largest investments most of us make in our lifetime, protect your investment and maintain it!

Not sure how to do some of the tasks noted above? Let us help you. Contact us to take care of your small projects and maintenance issues before they become large projects with high cost implications. Click here to contact us or schedule an appointment through our website.