The flowers are popping up and the days are getting warmer. Use this spring to-do list to help maintain your home. And be sure you tackle a few of the fun to-dos as well so you’re sure to enjoy the season's wonders.
Spring Home Maintenance To-Dos
Outside Your Home
- Rake leaves from lawn, garden beds, and yard
- Clear lawn of debris, including sticks and branches
- Plant summer flowering bulbs
- Power wash decks and patios
- Clear gutters and downspouts of leaves and other debris
- Inspect roof for missing, loose, or damaged shingles; get repairs as needed
- Wash off outdoor furniture
- Spruce up front entryway, change welcome mat, and sweep or clean outside décor
- Check grill hoses and clean grill
- Check propane in grills and outdoor heaters
- Replace storm window with screens
- Wash windows including sills
- Wash outside walls and fixtures
Inside Your Home
- Flip mattresses and wash pad covers
- Replace HVAC filters
- Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors batteries
- Shampoo or steam carpets and rugs
Enjoy Spring’s Many Wonders
- Jump in a rain puddles
- Make a bird feeder
- Find a ladybug
- Fill a vase with tulips or other spring blossoms
- Adopt or foster a spring puppy or kitten
- Eat a chocolate bunny
- Buy a new hat
- Make a strawberry shortcake
- Shop at a farmers market
- Plant some flowers, vegetables, or herbs
- Take a hike among spring wildflowers
Fun and Home Maintenance in Every Season
As the season's change, add each one of these checklists to a spot on your fridge to give you helpful reminders for things to do around your house and around your town:
