Use this Home Maintenance and Safety Checklist to help maintain the integrity of your home and protect your loved ones. You love your home and your family, right? Well, protect both, and you’ll enjoy a beautiful home for many years with your loved ones. We know life gets busy so we’ve kept this short and simple for you.
SPRUCE UP YOUR FRONT PORCH
April is a time for welcoming the new season. More time is spent outdoors as warmer weather approaches. Spruce up your front porch and create an inviting space for yourself and visitors. Just a few tasks will make a big difference. Wipe down your front door, shake out your welcome mat, and add some plants. If there’s enough space, add a chair or sitting area.
Do you need some inspiration? Check out these 5 amazing ways to style your front porch for ideas!
INSPECT/CLEAN WINDOW AND DOOR SCREENS
Dirt and grime tend to get stuck in our window screens during the winter months. Take advantage of a sunny day and give your screens some TLC. For non-removal screen tips and more in depth screen cleaning tips head over here.
CLEAN YOUR TOASTER
This is a task that’s easily forgotten. However, not doing so presents a huge fire hazard. Take a few minutes to clean and inspect your toaster. Use these tips to clean and maintain your toaster properly.
SPRING YARD SPRUCE UP
Our yards take a beating during the winter months. Take some time to prepare your yard for the Spring and Summer. This spring yard cleanup checklist is designed to help you stay on track with your spring clean up.
CHECK YOUR YARD FOR LOW SPOTS
After a spring rain, check your yard for low spots. Low spots can become a breeding ground for lawn fungus, can kill your grass, and attract mosquitos. Use these tips to remedy low spots in your yard.
WASH WINDOWS
Spring has arrived! Flowers are blooming, the yard is filling in with lush, green grass and trees are blossoming. We look forward to longer, sunny days and the scent of flowers wafting in the air. Clean your windows to allow the sun to shine fully in your home and clean windows allow you to see the robust colors Spring and Summer bring. Check out these tips on the best way to clean windows from Good Housekeeping!
BOOST CURB APPEAL
Spring is a great time to boost your home’s curb appeal. Simple projects such as updating your house numbers, updating your mailbox and cleaning outdoor light fixtures can make a world of difference. We got a jumpstart on this task several months ago. We had our mailbox spruced up by Nakischa Adams of All Things Adams. Check out her work here.
CLEAN TRASH AND RECYCLE BINS
Residue gets stuck and trapped in the bins. With warmer weather, now’s a great time to give them a spray and deodorize them. Once you’ve cleaned your trash bin, you can use the bags found here to help keep the bin clean for a longer period of time.
TEST AND CHANGE DETECTORS
Check your smoke alarms and CO2 detectors. Make sure you have AA batteries on hand, just in case they are needed. This article takes you step by step on checking your smoke alarms and your CO2 detectors.
FINALLY, KEEP A RECORD…
As you’re fulfilling the tasks, you’ll want to take notes of what and when each item was completed. This record will come in handy when any repairs are needed or should you decide to sell your home. Homebuyers like to know that their new home has received great care. You can record your notes in a simple notebook, or you can use a log book similar to the one found here.
