Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Here in New Jersey, Spring is just barely starting to make an appearance. Last year at this time I actually hosted Easter as an outside garden party, which is unheard of around here. This year? We're back to winter coats over Easter dresses. But since Spring is knocking at the door and we can actually start to get outside and tend to our homes and yards (in addition to simply enjoying ourselves), I thought it was the perfect time to post this final installment of our Seasonal Home Maintenance Series--enjoy!

A Spring Home Care Checklist

Exterior: Examine wood or hardboard trim and siding for caulk repair, damage, looseness, or missing or broken mortar to brick or stone veneer.

Foundation: During melting or wet weather, inspect basement for dampness or leakage. Sump pump working?

Roof: Check flashing around roof vents, vent pipes and skylights, and valleys.

Exterior Walls: Check painted surfaces for deterioration or siding in need of preservative.

Cooling System: Remove the cover, evaluate, and service central air conditioning condensor. Don't forget the humidifier.

Plumbing: Identify missing grout/caulk and repair. Consider replacing old caulk with mildew resistant caulk, and test all plumbing for leaks. Check exterior faucets, hose bibs, and water valves for leakage.

Roof: Visually check for damaged, loose, blistered or missing shingles.

Foundation: Maintain grading to slope away from the foundation walls.

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The Complete Seasonal Home Maintenance Series
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Related Seasonal Topics
Spring Cleaning: Getting Organized
Planning Your Spring Landscaping