Spring is a good time to do some maintenance to your home. Here are some things I recommend you do at least once per year and Spring is a good time to do them.
1. Have your furnace and air conditioning serviced. This once or twice a year task will save you money in the long run. Plus, a well running system is more efficient thus saving you energy costs.
2. Clean the windows, window sills and window treatments. You'll enjoy the view so much more and you'll be able to inspect the windows and make repairs as needed.
3. If you don't like going in your crawl space, hire someone to do it. Look for signs of moisture intrusion. Catching this early saves time and money.
4. Clean all the ceiling fans. Wash all the globes for the lights.
5. Clean the carpets. It makes your home look and smell clean.
6. Deep clean the kitchen including the appliances. If you have that little dust shelf above your upper cabinets, be sure to clean that too. A tip I learned from someone was to place wax paper up there. Then you just have to remove it and replace it with new each time you clean.
7. Outside, you'll want to trim the bushes, apply fresh mulch and clean away all the signs of winter.
