March Tasks That Veteran Homeowners Know You Gotta Do
It’s that time of year when homeowners who’ve been through a few winters know that to be at the top of their game, they have to be proactive. Here are four things they always do: #1 Patch Up the Bare Spots in the Lawn That’ll keep both mud and water out of your house as snow and ice continue to melt and spring rains arrive. #2 Inspect the Roof and Siding Your home’s outer coat (its roof and siding) takes a major beating during severe cold weather. March’s slightly warmer temps make it an ideal time to look for early signs of roof problems before they become money-gobblers. Grab some binoculars (it’s safer than climbing on the roof and a time-saver) and start looking for signs of damage: Loose or curling shingles Damaged gutters Peeling paint Cracks in the foundation And start scheduling repairs before the damage gets more extensive. #3 Put Up Window Screens They last longer if you remove and store them for the winter... plus windows without screens will let in more warming rays of sun