Spring Home Maintenance Checklist: How To Prepare For Spring
Spring forward by ensuring your home is safe and ready.
Spring forward by ensuring your home is safe and ready.
As the cold gives way to warmer days, spring is the perfect time to give your home the much-needed maintenance it deserves. But where should you start, and how should you prepare for spring? Should you hire a professional or DIY it?
Spring cleaning and maintenance are actually pretty straightforward. If you consider yourself somewhat handy and follow general safety guidelines, you can get your home in its best shape. Here’s our spring home maintenance checklist.
How do you prepare your home for spring? Start by inspecting the roof and gutters, checking for cracks in floors and walls, and inspecting wooden structures around the home’s exterior. Clean the yard, trim tree branches, and check for water leaks. Also, inspect the HVAC system, thoroughly clean walking surfaces like decks, and protect your home with security cameras and an alarm system. Here’s a breakdown of every task.
Winter storms and cold temperatures can damage your roof, making spring a good time for an inspection. Check for any issues and address them promptly. While you’re up there, clean your gutters and downspouts. Simply remove debris and ensure that all connections are leakproof for optimal water flow.
Carefully inspect floors and walls for any signs of cracks. When water freezes during winter, it expands and can cause cracks in concrete and asphalt surfaces. If you notice any splitting or sunken spots, repair them with the appropriate materials.
Also, check for any water leaks around pipes and the water heater. Consider installing a water leak sensor to prevent future issues. You can explore options like the Arlo Home Security System with All-in-One Sensors.
After all that snow and ice, your yard has likely seen better days. To restore it to its former glory, start by thoroughly cleaning the area, removing dead branches and fallen leaves. According to the University of Minnesota, spring is also a great time for soil testing. You can use a soil testing kit to determine which nutrients your plants need for optimal growth.
Don’t forget to trim bushes, plants, and tree branches to give them space to grow back. Plus, trimming branches enhances your home’s security by removing potential access points for intruders, protecting your property from home invasion.
Modern alarm systems go beyond just motion detection or contact sensors. Options like the Arlo Home Security System can monitor and detect up to eight different threats, including water leaks, temperature changes, and light variations. With the Arlo Secure subscription, you also get smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm listening, sending notifications to your smartphone when an alarm goes off.
Spring is the perfect season for repairing and refinishing wood. The ice, snow, and humidity from winter can cause wooden structures like decks, railings, garden beds, outdoor furniture, and floors to rot. This may leave your deck vulnerable to pests, becoming a breeding ground for termites. To get your wooden surfaces back in shape, be sure to treat and reseal them.
Winter may not have been the best time to install security lights and outdoor cameras, but the good news is that spring is! Protect your home with a reliable floodlight, like the Arlo floodlight lineup, which offers options ranging from a wired option to the completely wireless Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight. This model features a powerful 2,000-lumen LED floodlight, paired with a 2K HDR security camera.
For security cameras, you can explore options like the budget-friendly Arlo 2nd Gen Essential Outdoor Camera or the flagship Arlo Ultra 2 with 4K HDR video. Companies like Arlo offer a range of security cameras to suit every budget and security need.
Inspect your HVAC and air conditioning systems to ensure they’re working efficiently. Clean or replace any dirty air filters to improve airflow. Keeping your HVAC in good working order will not only help you maintain the perfect house temperature, but also make your home more energy-efficient. Plus, regular maintenance can extend the life of your system, saving you money on future repairs and preparing you for summer.
Inspect your doors and windows for damaged or cracked caulking, as it can lead to drafts and higher energy bills. Replacing or resealing the caulking will not only improve your home’s insulation but also keep out moisture, preventing the growth of mold and mildew.
Spring is the perfect time to test your sprinklers and irrigation lines. Make sure all lines are free of cracks and leaks. Adjust the sprinkler heads to avoid wasting water on sidewalks or driveways, and check that your garden and lawn are properly covered. This will help you keep your plants hydrated and maintain an efficient watering system throughout the upcoming summer season.
After a long winter, grime and mildew may have accumulated on your outdoor surfaces. Pressure washing your driveway, walkways, and deck can restore their appearance and prevent long-term damage. Doing so will not only improve curb appeal and increase home value, but also ensure a safer environment by making walking areas less slippery.
With Arlo’s advanced security features, you can enjoy peace of mind all year long — not just in spring. Arlo security cameras, floodlights, doorbells, and the Arlo Home Security System work together to protect your home throughout every season. Complete your spring maintenance checklist by securing your home the right way with Arlo.
