Important Spring Maintenance for Homeowners

Whether you bought a newly built home or you’ve lived in the same place for decades, spring home maintenance is a must every year. Once the weather warms, it’s time to get outside, make sure everything is in working order, and start to tidy up after the sleepy winter months. Here are just a few items to check off your list first:

Check Roof Shingles

Closely examine roof shingles for loss or damage over the winter months. Cracked, buckled, or loose shingles need to be replaced. Contact your local roofing company for expert guidance.

Examine Exterior Wood Elements for Signs of Damage

Winter can wreak havoc on exterior wood details, including trim, decking, doors, and railings. Use a screwdriver to gently probe around such areas to look for hidden damage and make repairs quickly before wet spring weather encourages rot.

Check Caulk on Windows and Doors

Before the sunny south heats up to walking-on-the-sun temperatures, inspect the caulking on windows and doors. Re-caulk if necessary to keep heat and humidity out during the coming summer months and wintry drafts out during the colder months. You’ll save on energy costs all year long.

Clean Gutters

If you have lots of trees growing near your home, it’s likely you need to clean the gutters often. This is true even in the spring when budding trees and falling pine needles may have accumulated. Clean gutters will divert water from your home and keep your ceilings and windows leak-free.

Plant Spring Flowers

Spring is the ideal time to freshen flower beds with seasonal plantings. Cut back old growth on bushes, roses, and hydrangeas. Fill in the empty spots with petunias, lilies, and daffodils.

Spread Mulch

Not only does fresh mulch immediately make your landscaped areas look neater, it also impedes weed growth and holds moisture in the soil for your plants. If you missed fall mulching, make sure to spread mulch in the spring to reap all those benefits as the growing season gets underway.

These are just a few of the many spring-time tasks that can help to keep your home in good working order. A little time spent examining and working on the exterior of your home in the spring will mean less time spent in the months ahead. It saves money, time, and headaches in the long run. It also helps your home look its best, and we all love a beautiful place to call home. We hope your home and all your hard work brings happiness for years to come. 

For professional roofers, lawncare companies, or local handymen close to you, contact a Peggy Slappey Properties agent at 770-271-5555. After more than 40 years in real estate, we have an extensive network of contacts ready to share with you. 

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March 31, 2025