6 Best Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Summer
If you, like me, live in a country where winter is almost over, with spring just around the corner, you might want to start preparing your home for summer. I am not saying that you need that much time, but this is the best way to start with optimizing your home slowly. At the same time, you can use this time to enjoy nice spring weather and warm sun. Nice, sunny weather somehow lures us to spend more time outside, and even preparing our home for summer doesn’t seem like work. So, take a look at some ways you can get your home ready for summer in no time.
As we like spending time outside, in our garden or yard, we should make it even more appealing by tidying up our garden beds and planting some new flowers or greenery. That can take a while. After that, you should focus on cleaning the patio as well as the furniture. Even though we perhaps might not see that the gutters are full of leaves, we shouldn’t skip cleaning them. They can create quite a mess if not taken care of. You can move on to examining the exterior and touching it up a bit where necessary. Moreover, as your BBQ surely require a deep clean, you should do it thoroughly. Also, washing the windows will completely change how your home looks. Something as simple as washing windows can change the appearance of your home to a great extent.
- Tidy up your garden beds
Many people can’t wait for spring to come so they can put on their garden gloves and start gardening! It’s a soothing and relaxing activity and as such it affects our mental state in a positive way. It boosts our mood almost instantly. The fact is that our garden needs cleaning and touch up after harsh winter weather. There are probably dead leaves to remove and the soil needs refreshing with raking and fertilizing. Be careful not to damage bulbs nestled in the ground. Take a close look at the edges around the beds - they might also need some touch-up or reorganising. When you finish with that, you can think about planting some new plants, flowers, shrubs or generally greenery. Make a planting plan before actually planting. A luscious garden sets a calm atmosphere.
- Clean the patio area
Next on your to-do list should be the patio area. This is the area where we spend our time, relaxing, enjoying the sunrise or sunset, sipping coffee or a glass of cold bubbly while listening to the birds chirping and enjoying that warm summer breeze on our face. So. basically, it is the essence of our garden. And the patio area is an area that does require certain maintenance for safety reasons. Make sure that you check all the crevices and joints and fix what needs to be fixed. It is also preventative as it can save you some future trouble. You should stain and seal wooden handrails to protect them from insect damage, decay, or splintering. Remember to wipe and deep clean the furniture and cushions. Moreover, don’t forget to inspect the wave shade to see if it is in function.
- Remove leaves from gutters
This is probably one of the most hated chores on the getting-your home-ready-for-summer to-do list. But it is a crucial thing that we mustn’t overlook. What happens is that during autumn and winter, leaves and mud pile up in the gutters. The problem is that the gutters can get clogged if you don’t clean them. It can even cause bigger problems, such as leaks in roofs and walls. By being proactive about your gutters, you can save your home from potential water damage.
- Touch up the exterior
Sometimes, after winter, the exterior of our home needs a touch-up. The need for a touch up can be reflected in peeled paint on the fence or siding. In that case, you need to sand it off and paint a fresh new coat. It will instantly boost your curb appeal. But, there are other benefits to this besides a new, refreshed look - you also protect the wood from mould and rotting. Walls could also be dirty and damaged - so you can consider repainting them. You can even consider upgrading your yard by learning how to build a pond in your backyard!
- Give your BBQ a deep clean
The chances are that your BBQ has remained untouched during wintertime. So, what it needs is a deep clean to open up the barbecue season. All you need for a quick and successful cleaning is a wire brush, dish-washing soap, sponges, and stainless steel polish. Your grill will be as good as new in no time, ready to soak in other pleasant smells from delicious food being prepared on it.
- Wash the windows
Windows are like the eyes of your house - they do matter and affect its overall feel and appearance. Usually, we don’t clean them as much as we do in spring and summer. Give them a thorough wipe and a new shine with a mild window cleaner and a soft cotton cloth. You will especially appreciate it if you have a whole wall of glass, overlooking your garden.
All of these aspects are essential in making your home ready for summer. You can do them throughout spring, slowly and with no rush. It won’t feel like work, as many people say - it is something that helps you engage physically and rest mentally.
