Time for Seasonal Sprucing up

There is no time like the present to do the spring and summer home maintenance.  The long winter and early spring weren't just tough on people, it is tough on our homes too.  Preventative maintenance is always less expensive and time consuming than waiting until a real problem develops. 

Some important maintenance items to address come from Shannon Petrie, assistant editor of HGTVPro.com and DIYNetwork.com.  Have your central air unit cleaned and serviced by a licensed HVAC professional, clean your gutters and downspouts, check smoke detectors, check caulking aournd windows & doors, pressure wash decks, patios, and other exterior surfaces, seal or stain decks, trim shrubs back from your home (especially around air conditioners & crawl space access), scrap &  repaint any exterior surfaces where there is peeling paint.

When you do these items early in the season, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your home the rest of the summer!