Spring Maintenance Tips For Your Home

Spring is upon us! It’s that time of year to start thinking about giving your home a yearly tune-up. Performing maintenance around your home is important for keeping your home safe and comfortable throughout the year.

To help you cover all the bases, we’ve come up with a spring home maintenance checklist.

• Check for damage to your roof                                                
  • Cracked, buckled or loose shingles need to be repaired 
• Clean gutters and downspouts
  • Keep debris from accumulating, eliminate sags and dips, and be sure downspouts drain away from the foundation
• Remove dead trees from your yard
  • Hire a licensed and insured professional to trim dead branches and cut down large trees
• Trim healthy trees and bushes back from your house
  • In addition to preventing damage to the house, a clean yard deters thieves
• Repair cracked, uneven driveways, walkways and stairs
  • Uneven pavement can lead to sprained ankles and a host of other injuries
• Check your deck for signs of deterioration
  • Replace broken or weak boards. Sharp edges, splintered or rotting wood, rusted nails or nail pops can also be a liability hazard