Transitioning from Winter to Spring: Your Nest Maintenance Checklist
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As February winds down in the DMV, it's time to prepare your home for the seasonal shift from winter to spring. Being proactive with home maintenance now can prevent headaches later when the cherry blossoms start to bloom.
From the property management experts at Nest DC, here's our recommended Winter-to-Spring Transition Checklist to keep your nest in good shape. Scroll to the bottom for a quick reference guide.
Home Exterior
Take advantage of milder late winter days to inspect your property for any damage from winter weather. Look for:
- Winter damage assessment: Check for loose boards or railings, cracked tuckpointing, and damaged roof shingles that may have occurred during winter storms
- Gutter preparation: Clear winter debris from gutters and downspouts before spring rains arrive
- Early booking: Schedule exterior professionals now while their calendars are still open - by April, the best contractors will be booked solid
Pro Tip: Late February/early March is the perfect time to book professional services for spring projects. Getting on the schedule now means you'll be first in line when the weather warms up.
- Pre-spring cleaning: Remove remaining leaves and winter debris from balconies and property before it becomes waterlogged in spring rains
- Garden planning: While it's too early to plant, now is the ideal time to plan your garden layout and order seeds
- Outdoor furniture preparation: Use these final winter weeks to clean and repair your outdoor furniture so it's ready as soon as those first warm days arrive. Check for loose screws, clean cushion covers, and touch up any rust spots or chipped paint.
Home Interior
The transition period between seasons is crucial for indoor maintenance:
- HVAC preparation: Schedule your system's transition from heating to cooling mode. Technicians are less busy now than they will be during the first heat wave.
- Filter strategy: Replace your HVAC filters now, and stock up on extras for monthly changes during the high-pollen spring months.
- Winter dust removal: Address dust accumulation from closed windows and increased indoor time during winter months.
- Weather-transition cleaning: Focus on areas affected by winter conditions - entryway floors, window sills, and baseboards that collect salt and winter grime.
Pro Tip: Book those professionals before they are too busy to fit you into their schedule. The warmer season is their busy season.
Preventative maintenance during this transition period keeps your nest healthy and ready for spring! Happy homes make for happy residents who cultivate strong local communities that sustain our region. Check out our other blog posts for more happy home content!
Quick Checklist for Winter-to-Spring Transition
- Book HVAC maintenance before the spring rush
- Inspect and clean gutters before spring rains
- Check exterior for winter damage
- Replace HVAC filters
- Schedule professional services for spring projects now
- Deep clean winter dust accumulation
- Plan spring landscaping and garden projects
- Prepare outdoor furniture and spaces
- Inspect weather stripping and caulking around windows and doors
