Who’s ready for spring cleaning in Atlanta?
Ahhh, spring is here in South guys, and with it longer days, warmer temps, and a return to outdoor living. Yesss! As I write this, we are actually in the Great Pollenating (if you live in Atlanta, you know what I’m talking about). It will be over very soon which means it’s time to give our home sweet homes a serious once over. I don’t know about you, but even though these are often chores, something comes over me in the Spring and I’m ready to get out that pressure washer. It’s like a little mini nesting period.
“Spring is here in South guys, and with it longer days, warmer temps, and a return to outdoor living.”
If you’re like me and need a list, here’s an April home maintenance checklist to get you started:
Declutter, declutter, declutter. Yep, I’m beating that drum…again. You didn't think I’d have a home maintenance checklist without decluttering as numero uno, did you?
Replace air filters and schedule a maintenance check of your cooling system to ensure it’s ready for the steamy months ahead. I put this off for forever and just finally scheduled it last week! If you ever need local Atlanta contractor recommendations, give me a shout!
Wash windows and doors, and don’t forget your porches. You can DIY this or outsource. Clean out corner cobwebs and spruce up your front porch or stoop with a colorful wreath, a cutesy welcome mat, and fresh flowers or ferns (this part is a little reward for all that work you just did).
Clean and organize your garage or shed; while you're at it, go on and rinse out your trash cans and recycling bins (a dirty job, but necessary!).
Rent or borrow a pressure washer to give your siding, sidewalk, and driveway a fresh look. Check for widening cracks and chipped paint as you go, making a note to come back and address them later.
Clean and repair your gutters and downspouts to ensure they’re in prime condition for spring downpours. Another one you can DIY or hire out.
Test your sprinkler or irrigation system and give that lawnmower a good ole crank. (Trust me, your grass will thank you later!).
Clear brush and fallen limbs away from the house and clean out your beds to make room for spring color.
Join me in rolling out the welcome mat for the easy, breezy season ahead! Happy Springtime in Atlanta, y’all.
