How To Get Your Home Ready For Summer
Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner. For most, the sunnier days and warmer weather are a welcome change from the cold and dark of the winter months. However, no matter how much you love summer, it’s important to recognize that the changing weather brings with it changing responsibilities for homeowners. It is important to prepare your house for the changes that are coming in order to ensure your comfort and protect the value of your home. Here are a few guidelines that can help you make the transition as seamless as possible.
Deep Clean and Declutter. Spring cleaning is popular for a reason. The winter months mean that people (and pets) tend to spend a lot more time inside, which can lead to a buildup of clutter, dust, germs, and junk. It is especially important to clean items, appliances, and areas that are not used as frequently during the wintertime — for example, air conditioning units can spread some serious dust and dirt if they aren’t cleaned before the first hot day of the year.
Change Your Wardrobe. There are likely many items that you stored away at the end of the warm months last year that will need to be taken out of storage and filtered back into use. (Conversely, there are probably some heavy coats and winter apparel that is only taking up space at this point.) Taking the time to complete this packing and unpacking in a unified and orderly manner rather than haphazardly will pay dividends in terms of keeping your house tidy. (And you will thank yourself in the future when fall rolls around, as well!)
Make it Airtight. Okay, so making your home literally airtight is neither possible nor desirable. But keeping areas such as windows, vents, and doors well sealed is a great way to save on your energy bills while also keeping bugs and other pests out. If you’re really interested in lowering the cost of air conditioning while reducing your carbon footprint, you may even wish to consider installing energy efficient windows. (You’ll receive a nice tax deduction to boot!)
Mind the Great Outdoors. The winter months make caring for your yard (and even the exterior of your house) difficult. This means that it’s easy to start spring with a disaster zone for a front lawn. Raking away any remaining leaves, cleaning the gutters, caring for your pool, and maintaining your driveway are all important steps toward creating a great first impression.
Are you considering selling your home? Let’s be frank: we all tend to get a whole lot more serious about caring for our homes and creating a great impression when we are thinking of putting our homes on the market. Unfortunately, this can be quite challenging at times, especially if you lack the funds needed to invest in professional services. This is why, for many homeowners, selling to a cash buyer may be the best available option. To learn more about this process, visit Blue Marble Properties online today.