Spring Home Maintenance Checklist For Michigan Homeowners

Spring in Michigan is a season of renewal and preparation. After the harsh winter months, it’s essential to ensure that your home is in tiptop shape to handle the warmer weather ahead. Here’s a comprehensive spring guide Taylor to Michigan homeowners to help keep your home safe, comfortable, and energy efficient.

Inspect your roof and gutters 

Michigan winters takes a toll on your roof. Check forming shingles, leaks, or any damage caused by snow and ice. Clean out your gutters and downspouts to ensure that they are free of debris, allowing rainwater to flow away from the home properly.

Pro tip  while cleaning your gutters make sure that the downspouts direct water at least 3 feet away from your foundation. You don’t want any basement waterproofing issues.

Check your siding and exterior paint

Examine your homes, siding and paint for cracks, peeling, or damage caused by moisture. Addressing these issues early can prevent further deterioration and save you money on costly repairs in the future.

Service your HVAC system

Your HVAC system works hard all winter. Schedule a professional inspection to clean and service your system, ensuring it operate efficiently for cooling months. Don’t forget to replace the air filters.

Inspector windows and doors

Draft and leaks around your windows and doors can increase your energy bills. Inspect seals, weatherstripping, and caulking, and repair any gaps to keep your home, comfortable and efficient this summer.

Check your deck and patio

Examine your deck or patio for loose boards, cracks, or structural damage. Clean and reseal the wood surfaces to protect from the elements. If you have outdoor furniture, give it a thorough cleaning before you set it up.

Examine your basement and foundation

Inspect your foundation for cracks and water pooling near your home. Ensure that the stump pump is working correctly to avoid flooding with the spring rain.

Prepare your yard and garden

Break up the debris, remove that plants and receive bear patches in your lawn. Spring is the perfect time to start pruning trees and shrubs to encourage healthy growth. You can also call a tree service to help you with this.

Pro tip check for low hanging branches near your home that may cause damage during storms. Also make sure to pick up your dog waste if you are a pet owner spring time is usually the best time for this service.

Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Safety first replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and test them to ensure that they are working correctly. This is a small step to help save your life.

Flush your water heater

Settlements can build up in your water heater, overtime, reducing the efficiency. Flushing it once a year can expand its life and lower energy costs.

Organize your garage

Spring is an excellent time to de clutter and organize your garage. Dispose of items that you no longer need and store the winter equipment like snowblower while you bring out your lawnmower and gardening tools.

To wrap up

Tackling these maintenance tasks, ensure that your Michigan home is ready to embrace the spring season with minimal stress. A well maintain home is not only safer but more efficient, but also boost the overall value. If you’re pressed for time or need professional help with any of these tasks, don’t hesitate to reach out to your local handyman.