Summer is the perfect time to take on some maintenance projects around your house and yard. Here are 10 summer tasks to help keep your checklist on track.
1. Gutter maintenance. In many parts of the country the summer is a time of heavy rains. The summer is a great time to ensure that your gutters are in top shape before the arrival of fall leaves.
2. House repainting. After a winter beating, your house may be the worse for wear. The summer is a good time to take on an exterior painting project when days are sunny and days longer.
3. Lawn maintenance. Those who live in colder climates may be surprised after the winter thaw to find brown grass or empty patches. Summer is a good time to seed your lawn and replant any landscape that may not have survived winter.
4. Home improvement projects. So many homeowners wait until summer to take on the home improvement projects that have been on their wish list all year. Looking for ideas? Why not incorporate a fire pit or stone patio into your outdoor environment.
5. Tree maintenance. Following the winter hibernation period all of nature’s creatures are back. Often low hanging branches may be an attractive means of access to your attic or roof for a curious animal.
6. Insect control. You may want to protect your back yard barbecues and picnics from unwanted visitors.
7. Driveway re-paving. Just like there are potholes created in the street from weather, your driveway may have deteriorated. Your driveway may need a fresh coat to help ensure a smooth ride home this summer.
8. Check your water connections. From outdoor kitchen faucets to your garden hose, now is a good time to make sure everything is in working order.
9. Purge. Now is a great time to clear out that basement, shed or attic and get rid of all of those unwanted and unused items.
10. Check windows and doors. During winter months there is a need to keep cold temperatures out and in summer months, a desire is to keep cool temperatures in. Given the mild temperatures, summer is a good time to consider upgrading or replacing doors and windows.
