{"id":8666,"date":"2014-05-06T16:03:44","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T20:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?p=8666"},"modified":"2014-07-09T13:21:36","modified_gmt":"2014-07-09T17:21:36","slug":"spring-home-maintenance-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/spring-home-maintenance-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Home Maintenance Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

The weather is warming up, and that makes these first warm weeks the perfect time to assess any damage that the winter weather may have done to your home before cookout season begins.\u00a0 Here is a quick checklist to help you get started:<\/p>\n

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Clean gutters are very important because improper drainage can lead to water in the basement and crawl space.\u00a0 While you are checking your gutters for clogs, also check the downspouts and make sure they are free of debris.<\/p>\n

\"Cherry<\/a>
Keep a house plan with beautiful curb appeal looking gorgeous by taking steps to maintain its exterior. The Cherry Creek house plan<\/a> is a beautiful house plan with Craftsman details<\/a> and cozy cottage appeal<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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\nCheck Wood Trim<\/b><\/p>\n

A screwdriver can be your best friend during home maintenance. \u00a0Use it to probe wood trim around windows<\/a>, doors<\/a>, railings and decks<\/a>. It is best to make the repairs immediately before spring rains do more damage to exposed woods.<\/p>\n

Check Your Roof<\/b><\/p>\n

While standing on the ground, examine roof shingles<\/a> to see if any were lost are damaged during the winter.\u00a0 If you have an older roof covering, it may be time to budget for a replacement.\u00a0 Damaged shingles that are cracked, buckled, loose, or missing granules should be replaced and the flashing around plumbing vents, skylights, and chimneys should be examined by a qualified roofer.<\/p>\n

\"Redwood<\/a>
Beautiful house plans need to be maintained and preserved. Taking a moment to look at things like roofs, wood trim, and your cooling system will save you a lot of headaches down the line. The Redwood house plan<\/a> is a beautiful five bedroom home with lots of luxurious amenities including: an elegant dining room<\/a>, an island kitchen with a prep area, and an over-sized walk-in closet in the master suite<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Check Concrete Slabs<\/b><\/p>\n

Inspect your concrete slabs for signs of movement. All concrete slabs, except for the area around the pool, should drain away from your home\u2019s foundation. You can fill cracks with silicone caulk or concrete crack filler. \u00a0When the weather permits you can power wash and seal the concrete.<\/p>\n

Check Your Hose Faucets<\/b><\/p>\n

Check your outside faucets for freeze damage. To do this, turn on the water, and place your thumb over the opening. If you are able to stop the flow of water, it is likely the pipe is damaged and needs to be replaced. While you are at it, check the garden hose for dry rot.<\/p>\n

\"Terrebonne<\/a>
Tackle your exterior maintenance early so that you can enjoy barbecue season in your outdoor living room<\/a>. The Terrebonne house plan<\/a> has the perfect cozy outdoor living space for your needs. Add an outdoor fireplace and lots of exterior lighting and you will have a place great for entertaining or for having a cozy romantic night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Check Your Heating and Cooling Units.<\/b><\/p>\n

Your heating and cooling system is very important as the temperatures rise.\u00a0 Take the time to have a qualified heating and cooling contractor clean and service the outdoor unit of the air cooling system. \u00a0A clean system will operate more efficiently and can save you money on your utility bills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check Your Lawn Equipment<\/b><\/p>\n

Check gas and battery-powered lawn equipment.\u00a0 Sharp blades and clean equipment will make your summer yard work easier.<\/p>\n

Like all home maintenance, checking these things now can save you from costly repairs later. Take a moment and inspect your home\u2019s exterior. Then make the most out of the warm weather with great outdoor living spaces<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The weather is warming up, and that makes these first warm weeks the perfect time to assess any damage that the winter weather may have done to your home before cookout season begins.\u00a0 Here is a quick checklist to help you get started: Check for Loose and Leaky Gutters\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clean gutters are very important because […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[572,46,45,573],"class_list":["post-8666","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-houseplans","tag-home-maintenance-2","tag-home-plans","tag-house-plans","tag-spring-maintenance-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8666"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10581,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8666\/revisions\/10581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8666"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8666"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}