Everyone has been cooped up in their homes for the past few months and are itching to get back outside. Once the first taste of spring and warmer weather hits, people will want to rush outside and begin their spring home improvement projects. With the long, harsh winter what to get done first can seem like an overwhelming decision when so much needs to get done. There are a few projects that you should consider doing first however to start your own spring renewal off right.
When deciding where to start with your spring projects, the first thing you should conquer is cleaning. With all of the harsh weather during the winter, the outside of your home could probably use a good spray down. Power wash any siding or other vinyl materials you have on your home like the front porch or a fence. Also consider power washing your deck and/or patio. This will get rid of any built up grime and give your home a fresh feel for spring. After power washing, get out the regular garden hose and spray down your shutters and the outsides of your windows. The windows are going to need some serious TLC. After spraying down with the hose get out the ladder, Windex and paper towels and go at it. Don't forget the inside of your windows as well. It may seem like a tedious task but you will want all of that glorious, warm sunshine to come through your windows in its full beauty!
Some of these spring projects may not seem like much fun but they don't call it "spring cleaning" for nothing. Once the outside of your home is sparkling, another good place to begin is by cleaning out that garage. With the warmest months ahead of you, it will feel great to have a clean and organized space for all of your spring and summer toys and tools. The best place to start is with a simple sorting process. Sort all of your items (that aren't in boxes) into piles like gardening, toys and tools. Once all the obvious items are sorted, start going through the boxes and be honest with yourself. It may be difficult to get rid of items once you lay eyes on them again but if you take that step and donate the items, you will feel so much lighter. Once everything is sorted, you will have a good idea of what kind of storage and how much of it you will need. Browse your local hardware store for tons of customized storage options.
Once you have everything cleaned and organized, you can begin the fun stuff! Now that all of your lawn and garden equipment is neatly organized and easily accessible, it's time to get to work. Start by clearing out debris and dead foliage from your flower beds to get them ready for spring planting. Step back and take a look at what you already have planted and sketch out a "map". If you draw out where you have things planted (it doesn't have to be to scale) you will have a better idea of what you need to buy from the nursery. Include on your map any bulbs you had planted so you don't cover them up before they sprout. Take your map with you to the nursery and it will be so much easier to pick out plants based on the space you have. Another thing to consider for your garden this spring is a rain barrel. There are simple DIY rain barrel plans available on the internet or you can purchase pre-fabricated ones. Installing a rain barrel in your yard can help save you hundreds on your water bill as you quench all those beautiful new plants!
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