Get Your Home Ready for Summer

Everyone loves the time of year when the trees begin budding, the flowers start blooming, and the temperature stops plummeting. Before you know it, it will be summer again. Before the heat of the summer gets here, you need to do a few things around your home to make sure it will be comfortable, cool, and functioning at its peak. Each season, it’s important to do what you can to protect this important investment. Here are some top tips to help you ready your home for the summer weather.

Remove All Sources of Heat

You want your home to be as cool as possible when the temperatures soar this summer. One of the most effective things you can do is remove any sources of heat throughout your home. Make sure your fireplace isn’t being used anymore and get rid of any space heaters that may still be using power in your home. Then, go through your home and swap out heavy drapes and area rugs for something lighter and cooler.

Update Your Outdoor Entertaining Area

Another way to prepare your home for the summer weather is to make your outdoor space more inviting for entertaining. That means taking a day to do a thorough clean of all outdoor patio furniture, clearing any leaves or debris from the area, and power washing the patio or deck area. Once your outdoor space is clean and clear, you can start setting up for your summer garden parties and cookouts.

Do a Deep Clean

Spring or early summer is also a great time to take a day or more to deep clean various areas of your home. In the kitchen, take time to clear and clean out the refrigerator of old leftovers or frozen foods you don’t plan on eating anymore. Your refrigerator will be more efficient and less of an energy suck. Other spots in your house that haven’t been cleaned for a while can also benefit from a scrub, such as the attic, basement, or crawl space.

Organize and Remove Old Things

This time of year is also a great season to get rid of your old junk, clothes that don’t fit, and toys that aren’t played with anymore. You may need to spend a few days on decluttering your home, but once you invest in this time, you’ll feel more refreshed and your house will feel much more spacious. You can donate all of your items that are still useful to charities or give them away to friends or neighbors. Or, consider swapping your junk for some cash and having a yard sale in the nice weather.

Schedule a Roof Inspection

Next, don’t forget to give your roof some attention before the summer weather hits. It’s important to prepare your roof for the summer weather and contact a professional roofer to inspect and repair anything. Fall and winter severe weather may have left your roof exposed to potential leaks or other damage. The heat of the sun, strong thunderstorms, and other summer weather could make damage even worse.

Wheel Out Your Grill

Finally, one task you shouldn’t miss before summer gets here is to refresh your grill. During the cold weather months, your grill may have been sitting dormant, collecting debris or worse while not being used. If you want to get your summer cookouts started as soon as possible, take some time to wash off every surface and crevice in your grill. Use a special grill cleaning product for best results.

Don’t be left out of the fun and relaxation of summer this year. Tackle these simple home projects inside and outside of your home to make your summer season even more fun and enjoyable for you, your family, and friends.