Spring Projects and Spring Cleaning

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It might seem premature to start planning for spring cleaning and spring projects while snow is still on the ground (in California anyway), but the time to get started is now. While the lingering chill is still in the air, check some of these things off your list so you don’t waste beautiful springtime days when you’d rather be outside having fun.

Spring Projects

When we think of spring projects, we often think of projects around the house. We will get to some of those in a moment, but there are other types of spring projects to be considered as well. For instance, if you are a bike rider, getting your bike tuned up and ready for rides is a definite project for the start of spring.

Planning on a summer getaway? If you want to go camping and you’ll need to rent a camper, get your reservation in now. Campers will get booked up fast. And also get your truck or SUV (and the brakes) ready as well. If you’ll need hotels or airfare, early reservations will often save you money and will also get you the most travel-date options.

Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning isn’t absolutely necessary, but it’s still a great idea. Deep cleaning in the spring will remove allergens from the air, improve your mood, and encourage decluttering.

When it comes to spring cleaning, prep is a big part of the game. The best prep includes decluttering, planning and doing some tasks ahead

Spring Projects and Spring Cleaning

Continued from page 7 of time, including purchasing all your supplies at the outset. Decluttering can be overwhelming if you try to do it all at once, so instead, take it one day, one room, and one trash bag at a time.

House Project Checklist

There are always certain house projects that should be done in the spring. Here are five to have on your list:

1. Check the smoke alarms / Checking your smoke alarms is fast, simple and so important. You should test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors once a month and replace the batteries once every 6 months.

2. Clean out your dryer vent / In addition to regularly cleaning out the lint-trap filter on your dryer, it’s also important to clean out the whole dryer vent to avoid a fire hazard. Once or twice a year, disconnect the dryer, vacuum and brush out the vent and then reconnect it. It should definitely be part of your spring project routine.

3. Replace filters / Get ready for spring by replacing your water, furnace and range hood filters. If you’re not sure how to replace any of them, you can research a solution online or hire a professional.

4. Check pipes for leaks / We all know pipes can freeze during the winter. Even if you didn’t have a “big burst” this winter, if your water ever stopped flowing or just trickled out of the tap on the coldest days, it’s a strong possibility your pipes were freezing up. If so, call a professional to come by and check the pipes for any leaks or other signs of damage.

5. Wash interior and exterior windows / Clean windows reward you with crystal clear views. If you have high windows on the outside, hire an exterior window cleaning company to do the job.

Spring is a great time of year. As soon as you get these spring projects out of the way, you can really start enjoying the season.