Celebrate Earth Month with these easy outdoor home maintenance tips!
April is a great time to celebrate the planet with a curb appeal boost. For Houston homeowners, it’s the perfect opportunity to head outside, make sure everything is running sustainably, and continue with spring home maintenance before the real heat rolls in.
Here are four simple but impactful home maintenance tasks that will help boost your home’s curb appeal:
1. Refresh Your Landscaping
If your garden beds are looking a little sad after winter, April is the perfect time to breathe new life into them! Trim back any dead limbs and remove overgrown weeds to help new growth thrive. It’s also a good idea to replace any dead shrubs or plants with vibrant greenery and colorful flowers now so they have time to fully establish roots before the heat of summer. Plus, a few fresh additions can dramatically boost your home’s curb appeal and make your outdoor space more inviting if you’re planning on selling your home in the spring.
2. Touch Up Your Home’s Exterior Paint
Is the paint on the outside of your house chipping, peeling, or even just fading? Why not take the time to do some small touch-ups! While eventually you may need to fully repaint your home’s exterior, applying regular touch-ups can help delay and reduce the cost of a full paint job. Focus on areas like window trims, gutters or spouts, and doors to give an instant face lift and keep things looking sharp!
3. Clean the Outside of Your Windows & Screens
This home maintenance tip is essential for all the Houston homeowners whose house is always victimized by spring pollen! Give the outside of your windows a good scrubbing to get rid of all that built-up pollen, dust, dirt, and grime. And don’t forget to clean your window screens too for a crystal-clear view and better airflow as the temperatures rise.
4. Inspect Your Sprinkler System
Every Houston homeowner knows how important a watering schedule is for a lawn. So, before your lawn and garden go into full bloom, make sure your sprinkler system is working efficiently and correctly. You should check for leaks, broken sprinkler heads, or areas of low pressure to avoid sky-high water bills and a damaged lawn later on.
Tackling these April home maintenance tasks is a great way to celebrate the outdoors, enjoy the spring season, and protect your investment. After all, a well-cared-for home isn’t just beautiful—it’s better prepared for anything the weather (especially in Houston) might throw your way!
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