Must-Tackle Spring Projects | HTH 012

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This week, Aaron and Tracy discuss their go-to list of spring projects. Maintaining your home is key to avoiding costly repairs down the line- and spring is the perfect time to get out and make sure any damage caused over the winter is taken care of.

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1. Replace air filters.

- Subscription services like Filterbuy.com are a great way to stay on top of the maintenance.

2. Do a check of the roof, exterior walls and foundation for any weather related damage that occured in the winter months.

- Any missing or damaged shingles should be replaced- you should also keep an eye out for leaves or debris that have gotten in under them. This is also the time to take care of any leaks you may have given a quick fix during the rainy season.

- On the exterior you want to focus on areas around gutter spouts, or places that take the brunt of weather wear and tear.

- For the foundation you’re keeping an eye out for large cracks. If you see anything substantial, consider having foundation specialist come out to make sure it doesn’t need something more than caulk.

- Spring is also a great time to insure your windows and doors are sealed.

- Also keep an eye out for trees that need to be trimmed near roof/windows.

- The driveway is also something good to take a look at and repair/seal.

3.Make a day out of cleaning all of your patio furniture and the grill.

- Tracy likes to clean the furniture with ½ cup castile soap, 1 cup vinegar and water. It works really great on pretty much everything and knocks out any mildew.

- For the grill she uses vinegar, lemon, salt and foil.

4. Be proactive with lawn maintenance and pruning.

- Focus on raking and clean-up, weed control, fertilization and seeding. It’s important to know whether you have warm or cool season grass, because that will affect your fertilization schedule- but either way- spring is about strengthening your lawn for those hot summer months.

- Prune your flowers, bushes and trees.

5. Get your vegetables started!

- There’s nothing better than throwing fresh veggies on the grill, and using fresh herbs in your cooking. It seems like an overwhelming amount of work, but gardening is so rewarding.

- Keep in mind that early spring can still be too cold for a lot of vegetables. Some that do really great planted early are: asparagus, lettuce, peas, rhubarb and spinach.

6. Deep clean your home.

- Pickupplease.org allows you to schedule donation pick-ups if you want to purge. It’s also great to schedule the day after a garage sale.

- Challenge yourself to swap out for more natural products this year. Not only is it safer for your family, but it also saves a substantial amount of money to make your own cleaning products. You can pretty much do anything with vinegar, water, lemon and tea tree oil.

- Aaron’s wife subscribed to a service called: Refill Shoppe

- Aaron suggested vinegar and water as carpet cleaner.

7. Have your attic cleaned and insulated (or do it yourself!).

- Spring is such a great time to take that leap if you’ve been considering it- then you avoid mold growth in the hot months, and you can also clear out any critters that have snuck in to stay warm. They’ll come in and get it super clean, insulated and also make sure it’s properly ventilated which will prevent so many issues down the line.

8. Start preparing your pool area.

- The perimeter and surrounding plants.

9. Drain your water heater.

10. Defrost the freezer.

Make your spring to-do list a family affair- it can be fun!!

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