3 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Spring

Spring is an exciting time. In the Carolinas, the weather is starting to warm up in spring. There may be rain, but it brings new life to our yards and forests. With all the renewal of spring, it makes sense that we want to clean up our homes as well. This is why spring cleaning is such a popular pastime.

When you live in a Carolina community, preparing your home for spring is important. It helps keep your residence in great condition and looking nice. Plus, it increases the overall appeal of the community. Spring cleaning is a win-win for everyone.  

How to Prepare Your Home for Spring

Even though it is important to prepare your home for spring, most people do not have a lot of time. We all have families, pets, and jobs to worry about. So, here are the top three ways to prepare your home for spring. If your spring cleaning time is limited this year, start here.  

1)      Clean your gutters.
Gutters tend to get clogged. Leaves, sticks, and other debris often fall in gutters throughout the spring and summer. The more stuff you have in your gutters, the greater the likelihood of clogged gutters in the spring.

Clogged gutters don’t drain appropriately. They can cause leaks, which damage your walls, ceiling, and foundations. The water has to go somewhere, and often it ends up in your basement. Your gutter may even end up breaking.

The best way to avoid clogged gutter problems is to clean out your gutters regularly. Start this process at the beginning of spring, so that your home will be ready for the rainy season.  

2)      Work on your lawn.
As the weather warms up, it is time for yard work. You may need to replace the mulch, plant new flowers, and start mowing your yard again. Yard work will vary from home to home. however, better-looking yards will increase the appeal of the entire community.

Your community may also offer yard services. However, this is something to ask your community organization about. If no services are offered, you will need to do this work yourself.  

3)      Repair your roof.
No, you don’t need a new roof every year. In fact, depending on the type of shingle, you will likely need to repair the roof every 12-30 years. Even if you do not need a new roof, that doesn’t mean there will be no damage.

Leaks often occur because of shingles or other damage to our roofs. Plus, hurricane season is from September to October in the Carolinas. Your home may have sustained damage in last year’s hurricanes that needs to be fixed this spring.

The best way to assess and repair any roof damage is to hire experts. Contractors can inspect and help you repair holes, damaged shingles, and other roof problems. The beginning of spring is the time to make an appointment with these companies, as they will get busier as the spring and summer progresses.

Spring is a great time to repair our homes and make them sparkle. By following the three tips in this article, your home and community will be a beautiful place to live this spring. If your community needs help preparing communal spaces for spring, contact Association Management Group (AMG). We are your Carolina source for amazing property management services.