Spring Maintenance in DC
Nest DC
Spring is here! For Washington DC residents, it's time to build our Spring Maintenance Checklist. Home preparation and prevention are key when we welcome a new season.
From the property management experts at Flock, this is our recommended Spring Home Maintenance Checklist. Scroll to the bottom for a quick list.
Home Exterior
Take a walk around your property to inspect for any damage or needs for repair. This can include but is not limited to paint touch-ups, loose boards or railings, degrading/unstable decks, termite damage, cracked tuckpointing, sinking foundations, broken window or door seals, gutters, and roofs.
- Consider and plan home exterior upgrades such as solar panels, siding, and new windows. These items have a great impact on energy efficiency and can increase the value of the home.
- Hire appropriate professionals for the job. Property management teams like Nest DC can handle general contracting work at investment properties. Specialized contractors, like roofers, should be hired for complex capital improvement projects.
Pro Tip: Book those professionals before they are too busy to fit you into their schedule. The warmer season is their busy season.
- Remove leaves and debris from gutters, downspouts, balconies, and property.
- Mulch landscaping around the home.
- Landscape, bring out potted plants and set up your gardens but pay attention to this year's last freeze date.
- Pull out outdoor seating and dining sets.
Pro Tip: Purchase a large outdoor bin to store cushions in wet weather! This will extend your cushions' life and prevent mold and mildew. Plus, you'll have zero wait time when the sun comes out, and you're ready to be outside. No one likes sitting on a surprise damp cushion!
Home Interior:
Schedule your biannual HVAC tune-up. There's nothing worse than finding out your A/C doesn't work just as the weather heats up. Like other home service vendors, these professionals book up during their busy season. It's good practice to call and schedule your HVAC tune-up early.
- Be sure to replace your HVAC filters regularly during the spring months. With the excess pollen coming into your home, it's recommended to change your filters monthly.
- Deep Clean! Whether you hire a professional or DIY, air quality and cleanliness are important, not only to the maintenance of your home but also to your health! Think of all the hard-to-reach places where dust collects but is hidden from the naked eye.
- Declutter: A great time to manage the items in your home! As you spring clean, organize, declutter, donate, and discard items that no longer have a purpose in your home.
Preventative maintenance keeps our homes happy! Happy homes make for happy residents who cultivate strong local communities that sustain our city, DC. Check out our other posts for more happy home content!
