As we notice each morning getting lighter and the sun starting to show its face from time to time, it’s the perfect time to start looking at home maintenance with a little TLC. Many jobs around the house can fall to the wayside during the colder months as all we really want to do is stay inside and keep cosy.
So, as we enter into spring, here are some home maintenance chores to tick off your list and make sure your home is all set for the warmer weather.
Clean Out Your Gutters
Over the winter, debris builds up in gutters and drains as leaves fall and high winds blow all kinds of rubbish around. Spring is known for its heavy rainfall though, meaning if you don’t clear out your gutters they can become clogged and rain won’t be able to drain as it should. Wear some heavy-duty gloves and head up a ladder to pull any leaves and grime from your gutters.
Reseal Your Decking & Fencing
If you have wooden decking or fencing around your garden, as most homes do in the UK, you may need to give your wood a refresh to have it looking it’s best for spring and summertime. Sand down your decking or replace any broken boards and re-stain it to restore it to its former glory while also giving it a new look at the same time. Painting your fences is another way to transform your garden into a bright and clean-looking space, rather than leaving it to look dreary and tired after winter.
Boiler Service
All family homes across the UK are highly dependent on their boiler during the colder months, which is why we simply must take care of them all year round. There are a number of ways to look after your boiler, like bleeding your radiators and flushing your system. One home maintenance task to tick off is booking in for a professional boiler service. This way, you can ensure any repairs or part replacements are done at a time when you aren’t completely reliant on your heating system.
BOXT offer only top of the range combi boilers to family homes and businesses across the UK. They supply new Worcester Bosch, Ideal and Vaillant boilers to homes across the country and can turn up at your home as quickly as the next day if you’re in a hurry. BOXT boilers come with a free Gas Safe installation, Google Nest and Google Mini so you can keep a lid on your energy bills using apps on your phone.
Lawn Care
Over winter our lawns have to endure a wide range of temperatures and conditions, meaning they can end up looking battered and miserable. Give your garden some TLC by removing any thatch from the lawn’s surface, adding some fertiliser and sowing grass seeds to give it a fresh start and give it plenty of time to grow before summer.
Clean Windows
With the rain, snow, hail and everything in-between that winter throws at us, the windows of our homes can become especially dirty. Grime naturally builds up which can affect the overall appearance of our home and stop light from getting in as it should. In the run-up to spring, make a hot solution with some water and white vinegar to give the outside (and inside) of your windows a good scrub and have them looking squeaky clean.
Deep Clean Your Fireplace
If you have a fireplace in your home, the chances are that you’ve made the most of this in the winter and enjoyed plenty of evenings sat in front of it. With this though, comes a lot of ash and grime that can build up quickly if you don’t clean your fireplace after each use. Let’s be honest, no one wants to get dirty and clean their fireplace at the end of a cosy evening, so the chances are that a deep clean is in order.
Similar to your windows, a vinegar and water mixture can be effective for removing any soot and/or dirt from your fireplace that won’t budge with a dustpan and brush. If your fireplace is the main feature of the room though, you may even want to opt for professional help to clean your fire and chimney to have it looking fresh pre-spring.
A Lick Of Paint
As it gets *slightly* warmer outside and the days get lighter, spring is the perfect time to give your home a fresh lick of paint. With kids and pets running around, it’s easy for our walls to look faded or become grubby with finger or paw prints. You could opt for new bright colours for the perfect spring transition or stick to your usual and give your existing shades a refresh.
What would your first outdoor home maintenance chores be?
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