Springtime is here in all of its rainy New England glory. While many of us are practicing social distancing and spending time at home during the current coronavirus pandemic sweeping our nation, it’s also left some available time to think about those projects around the house we’d been meaning to get to and coming up with lists and more lists or tasks to accomplish during our stay at home.
If you can’t wait for the time when you can enjoy your outdoors again – and the time will come when we can enjoy it once again – here is an easy to follow spring checklist that will help you to freshen up and prepare your home’s exterior for the warm months ahead.
Inspect & Clean Gutters
There’s nothing worse than clogged gutters filled with leaves and debris overflowing and damaging your home. Now that spring is here it’s time to clean out all those old leaves and branches and check that the winter months didn’t leave your gutters cracked or sagging. Your gutters are especially important during spring showers to carry away the water before it makes its way in your home causing other damage.
Check the Roof
You may need a professional for this step, but it’s important to know what’s going on top of your roof. Are there shingles missing? Is water getting inside your home? Do you have wet spots on the ceiling? Sometimes you don’t need an entire roof replacement but it can be repaired and you’ll want to find these issues sooner than later before more damage is done.
Clean Your Siding
While the best option for home siding is vinyl replacement siding because it’s easy to clean and cost-effective if you don’t want your house to be an eyesore and you’re sick of looking at the moss and grass stains then you need to give your home exterior a good scrubbing and wash down.
Upgrade Windows & Doors
While you’re refreshing your home’s exterior and fixing any issues, it’s important to check your windows and doors. Even if the cold season is behind us, it’s important to stop drafts and to upgrade any tattered windows to new vinyl replacement windows and a new entry door that is functional and aesthetically pleasing.
If you’re a homeowner located in Connecticut and looking for a professional provider of home exterior services look no further than Aladdin Inc. We’ve been helping homeowners to improve and maintain their homes so they have the homes they always dreamed of.