Photo Courtesy Copper Creek Garden Center and Landscapes
TIPS FOR YOUR HOME OR CABIN AFTER A LONG , COLD WINTER
2. Yard Work
SPRING IS A WELCOME SIGN.
After winter’s slumber, your yard will need some attention to get summer ready. Aerating, removing excess thatch, and fertilizing will make a huge difference in the health of your grass. Having an irrigation system also helps for watering consistently. Hiring a lawn service company can help maintain your yard and keep it in peak condition during the hot summer months.
SPRING IS ALSO A GOOD TIME TO DO SOME CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SO YOUR HOME AND CABIN IS READY TO GO ALL SUMMER LONG .
1. Mechanical Maintenance Spring cleaning and servicing your air conditioner unit will help ensure that it works when you turn it on for those hot and humid days. Plus, a well-tuned AC unit will run more efficiently. Hire a service tech to check things like the air filter, wash the evaporator coil and condensing unit, and check refrigerant charge. In the hot summer months, repair contractors tend to be inundated with calls so getting your routine maintenance done in the spring will keep you cool.
3. Dock Service One of the best feelings of spring is getting those docks in after months of frozen lakes. It’s a welcome milestone in the changing of seasons. Dock and boat lift companies will be busy when the ice goes out. Follow up with the dock company you purchased your dock and lift to see when you can get on the schedule. Some installation companies schedule certain lakes on specific days for install efficiency.
5. Gutters Most professionals recommend you clean your gutters twice a year: once in the spring and once in the fall. Twigs, leaves, and other debris can clog your gutters, and make them a home for pests and rodents. Also, gutters that are clogged can cause water damage to your roof and/or your foundation. Save on costly repairs and have a professional clean your gutters so they’re working for spring and summer rains.
6. Boat and Jet Ski Service Make sure your boat or jet ski is lake ready after months in storage can mean the difference of cruising the lake or sitting on shore waiting on repairs. Bring your boat in to have hose lines checked for cracks, have fluids and engine oils checked and topped off. You’ll also want your boat batteries checked, too, after sitting dormant all winter.
4. Pest Control
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While spring and summer bring a welcome return to warmer temps, the pests that come with it are a nuisance. Mosquitoes, summer pests, ticks, weeds, wasps, and rodents can cause damage and be a pain. Have a pest control company come and do preventive or treatment services so you’re home or cabin is protected. Photo Courtesy Nor-Son Custom Builders
