Routine home maintenance ensures a healthy home and avoids costly repairs down the road. Small issues now can become huge headaches later if left untreated. To avoid this, experts recommend that homeowners give their homes a yearly spring maintenance check-up. With warmer weather just around the corner, it’s time to focus on your home
1. De-Clutter
– Order a skip bin and throw out broken
or damaged items
2. First Impressions
– Hedge
– Freshly mown lawns
– Plant spring flowering plants
– Weed the garden & lay mulch
3. Repairs & Maintenace
– Order a skip bin and throw out broken
or damaged items
– Fix blown lights
– Touch up chipped paint
– Pest inspection
– Air condition service
– Change smoke detector batteries
– Wash walls
4. Spring Clean
– Wash house
– Clean carpets
5. Do a thorough inspection
– Check walls and floor for water damage
– Inspect for mould
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