Things every homeowner should do at the start of spring
Spring is the perfect season for home improvement as it presents many opportunities for first-time homebuyers and experienced homeowners to be more thorough when it comes to maintenance. As the weather warms up, you’ll find plenty of indoor and outdoor projects that can improve the functionality of your home and boost its curb appeal while also avoiding unpleasant surprises.
“Many homeowners perform spring cleaning tasks to freshen up and declutter their homes, but it’s also crucial to tackle important maintenance tasks,” said Viviane Essex, merchant at The Home Depot. “For most people, their home is their biggest investment. The Home Depot’s Home Services can help homeowners with routine repairs and installation projects that provide comfort, safety and most importantly, peace of mind.”
Don’t know where to start? The Home Depot’s Home Services has provided a helpful spring maintenance checklist. Here are three items you can check off your to-do list to make sure your home’s internal systems and external features run smoothly. Schedule seasonal maintenance on your HVAC system
Your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is crucial to keeping your home cozy in the winter Make sure to check “inspecting your and cool during the summer. Most systems water heater” off your spring cleaning have a lifetime of 10 to 20 years, list. Keep an eye out for any water and efficiency can drastically decrease buildup around your water heater, water-quality as your equipment gets older. issues or small plastic pieces
If your HVAC system is working from your fixtures that can affect harder and not performing as well as your water supply. it should, it may be time to replace it. Also, look out for changes in water Book a consultation with a certified temperature or temperature duration, a professional who can inspect your existing broken pilot light, noise in your unit or system, make recommendations pipes, or the smell of gas around your and give you an estimate for a new system. water heater. If you notice any of these Not only will it help improve your signs, your water heater may be failing home’s air quality, but it will also keep and need to be repaired or replaced.
3 your family comfortable all season long. Spruce up the outside Maintain, repair or replace of your home your water heater The exterior of your home is
Water is used throughout your just as important to inspect and repair entire home, from showering and bathing as the interior. Your windows are an especially to cooking and watering your lawn. visible part of your home that To ensure you are using quality water, need careful attention. you’ll need to inspect, replace and repair During winter, you may feel drafts or your water heater. frequently see condensation on your
12windows. As the seasons change, you may notice cracking or peeling around window exteriors. These are signs that it may be time to replace your windows.
This spring, book a window replacement. Windows should be inspected by a licensed professional every 20-25 years to see if they need to be replaced. No matter what windows you choose, a new high-quality window with thick, insulated glass is more energy efficient than older single-pane windows. Best of all, new windows can also improve your home’s appearance. Another external item to inspect this spring is your garage door. You may not think your garage door needs regular maintenance, but just like a car, it needs regular tune-ups. Small issues can quickly turn expensive down the line. Also, some garage door problems can pose a safety hazard and cause serious injury.
Depending on the age and condition of your garage door, it may be time to replace it. Replacing your garage door can improve the look of your home and increase its market value.
Finally, consider installing a new fence around your property. Fences provide privacy and security. They can help keep children and pets safe inside your yard, while also keeping out unwanted animals and trespassers. This decorative element also provides protection around an outdoor space, like a pool or garden.
For all your indoor and outdoor spring-cleaning projects, you can find help at The Home Depot’s Home Services. Their installers can help you choose the material and style that best fits your property and needs.
All certified service providers are local, licensed, insured and background checked.