Spruce Up Your Living Space this Spring
Spring is the perfect time to clear clutter, clean up your home and yard, and take care of simple maintenance tasks. While living in Southeast Florida means mostly good weather throughout the year, spring is still a good time marker for home care.
Spring cleaning can be an enjoyable experience that helps you get organized and feel better about your space. It's also a great way to declutter and de-stress.
Tips to Spruce Up Your Home
Here are some tips to keep your home beautiful throughout the year.
Clean out closets, drawers, and cabinets - Take time at least once per year to get rid of clutter. Throw away or recycle broken or worn items. Donate items you no longer need that are still in good shape. Once clean, you can see what items need replacement.
Organize your kitchen - Kitchens get a ton of use in most homes and can quickly become a mess. The best way to keep a kitchen in top shape is to create order. Give every item a place. Also, purge items you do not need or use. Finally, clean the kitchen regularly to maintain the order.
Clean the garage and storage building - Don't just move the clutter from the house to the garage! Instead, continue the cleaning and decluttering. Create an organization system for tools and toys. Also, garages make a great place to store back-stock items for the home. Just make sure you keep your system organized.
Wash windows - Clean windows improve your view. Plus, they help extend the life of the window and improve indoor air quality. Dust and dirt build-up on windows over time. The dust enters the air in the home, making it dirtier. Clean windows at least once per year.
Update the landscape - Enhance curb appeal by cleaning up the yard. Remove dead plants and branches, replant fresh plants and flowers, and repair broken fences and porch furniture. Check the sprinkler system and make any needed repairs.
Schedule routine maintenance - Keep your home's systems working well. Schedule annual HVAC maintenance and change air filters. Schedule an inspection and care if you have a fireplace, gas logs, or gas firepit. For homes with pools, schedule seasonal pool maintenance.
Invest in a home inspection - A home inspection is an evaluation of the current condition of your home. It offers insight into what parts of your home may require repairs or attention. Also, if you are considering selling, it's a great way to know what issues may come up from the buyer's home inspection.
Set Yourself Up for Success this Spring
Your home is likely your most significant investment. As such, it's essential to keep it in great shape to maintain its value. A clean, organized, and well-working home decreases stress and increases comfort.
At Kenco Home Inspections, we offer home inspections for buyers, sellers, and homeowners who want to understand the current condition of their homes. Contact us today to schedule an inspection for your Southeast Florida home.