When spring comes, you want to get ready to relax in the summer by doing the following things:
• Change batteries in smoke alarms throughout the house.
• Have a professional service your air conditioner.
• Replace furnace filter.
• Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts.
• Check basement drains and sump pumps to make sure they are operating properly and are clog-free.
• Clear debris from and repair cracks in driveways, sidewalks and walkways.
• Clean area around air conditioner compressor.
• Prune trees and shrubs.
• Re-seed, re-sod, fertilize and aerate the lawn.
• Examine exterior finishes and repaint as needed.
• Inspect exterior caulking.
• Perform pest control.
• Wash exterior of house with standard garden hose pressure and a mild detergent.
• Power wash and reseal wooden decks and patios.
• Wash exterior screens and windows.
• Repair or replace any torn screens.