It’s time to give your house a little TLC as the temperature rises and the sun begins to shine, to make sure it remains cozy and useful throughout the summer. These quick fixes will help you get your house ready to enjoy the outside all year long.
Fix damaged screens
Insects and other pests can enter your home through a window screen that is ripped or damaged, which is also dangerous. The materials needed for this easy repair are a replacement screen roll, a spline roller, screen spline (the rubber that holds the screen into the frame), a screwdriver, and a utility knife. Online tutorials explaining the correct way to accomplish things are available.
Repair and seal your driveway
In addition to being a trip hazard, potholes in your asphalt driveway might inadvertently harm your car’s tires and suspension. An asphalt driveway sealed will look better from the outside and endure longer. This project should ideally be started on a day with a temperature over 10 degrees Celsius and no chance of rain. For guidance on the best materials to utilize for your driveway, check out your neighborhood hardware store, such as Home Depot.
Adjust your ceiling fan
A ceiling fan does not chill or heat the air in your room in the same way that a conventional air conditioner or heater does. However, by circulating air around your area, it can produce a warming or cooling effect. It should rotate counterclockwise to produce a refreshing breeze in the summer. In order to distribute warm air across a room during the winter without producing a breeze, turn the blades clockwise. Your ceiling fan can supplement your current HVAC system, enabling it to operate less and thereby reduce your energy expenses, by keeping you warmer or colder.
Clean your windows
Having clean windows not only makes your house look great on the inside, but they also provide you with a clear view of the outside world. Glass cleaner, a bucket, some cleaning cloths or sponges, and a squeegee are needed for this project. An efficient grease-cleaning solution can be made by diluting a tiny amount of ammonia with vinegar or rubbing alcohol in water. Warm water mixed with dish soap or cornstarch also works well as a general window cleaner.
Give your outdoor tools a tune-up
Replace the oil, air filter, and spark plug first while tuning up your lawnmower. After that, clean the undercarriage and top, making sure to get rid of any dirt or grass cuttings. Before handling the area around the cutting blade, make careful to disconnect the spark-plug wire. If there are significant gouges or nicks in the mower blade, replace it and sharpen it. To ensure that you constantly cut with a sharp edge, it’s a good idea to have an additional blade about. A well-maintained engine and a well-edged blade will keep your mower running smoothly. Fill the gasoline tank last. Keep in mind that starting a cold mower in the early spring can be challenging. Before turning it on, let it warm up in the sun for one or two hours.
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