Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Spring

Examine your home’s exterior siding for water stains under eaves and around gutters to ensure water
is being diverted properly. For wood siding, look for damage or openings that may invite carpenter ants,
woodpeckers and other pests to burrow inside.
Windows
When preparing your windows for spring, begin by wiping down tracks and mechanisms to remove dirt
and dust. To clean the window panes, you can use traditional, store-bought glass cleaner or make your
own homemade window cleaner. We recommend this inexpensive and effective glass cleaning
solution for all the windows in your home:
One cup of rubbing alcohol
One cup of water
One tablespoon of white vinegar
Apply the solution to the glass using a spray bottle and dry with a squeegee or soft cloth. Don’t forget
to remove and clean all window screens with water and mild detergent. Allow the screens to air-dry on
a flat surface before reinstalling them in your windows.
Lawn and Garden
As growing season approaches, we recommend several tasks to prepare your lawn and garden for a
bright and bountiful spring:
Rake away leaves and debris that remain in your yard after winter.
Prune trees to remove dead and damaged limbs.
Clear away weeds and debris from gardens, plant pots and flower beds.
Aerate your lawn to allow oxygen, nutrients and water to reach grass roots.
Add a layer of mulch around emerging plant bulbs and the base of trees and shrubs.
These springtime lawn and garden tasks will keep your landscape looking healthy and lush.