If you’re like most people, your home is one of, if not THE largest investment you’ll ever make and maintaining it is key to protecting its value. With Spring upon us, there’s no better time to put a little sweat equity into your home!
This list is a good start to getting your home in great shape:
– Remove and donate unwanted items, reorganize and clean closets, attic, basement and garage
– Power wash exterior walls, porch floors, deck, patio, driveway and sidewalks
– Clean outdoor furniture, umbrellas and outdoor light fixtures
– Clean out gutters
– Clean out refrigerator and freezer, making sure to vacuum the grill and coil
– Remove lint from the hose attached to back of clothes dryer
– Vacuum baseboards, walls and ceilings, wipe down walls
– Steam clean carpets and area rugs and upholstery
– Reseal natural stone surfaces such as travertine
– Reseal and repair grout in bathtubs and showers
– Clean window treatments, dust and clean blinds and shutters
– Remove items from all shelves, dust and clean
– Oil hinges on doors and cabinets
