Get Your Backyard In Gear for Spring

It’s been a while since we’ve had to do backyard maintenance. The task of backyard prep can be daunting, so we created a list of simple steps to help you prioritize projects and get your outdoor living space warm weather ready!

Jot down specific issue areas
• Garden, gutters, tool shed, garage door

Be as specific as possible about what needs to be improved/fixed in those areas

• Garden – prior to planting, the garden needs to be cleaned out because last summer’s plants were left through the fall and winter
• Gutters – the horizontal gutters around the roof are clogged because they didn’t get cleaned out before winter
• Tool shed – the gardening supplies and items in storage are in complete disarray
• Garage door – there’s a slight crack at the bottom of the door because the motor isn’t releasing the entire chain

Look at your list again and determine what the outcomes will be for each item if the issue is not addressed

• Garden – it will delay planting for the spring and summer
• Gutters – clogging will cause problems with the roof creating leaks becoming a much larger and costly issue
• Tool shed – it will be difficult to get to any items/know where they are when they are needed
• Garage door – warm air will seep into the house, while AC will seep out, creating a higher electric bill

Prioritize this checklist. Writing out the issues will help you determine which projects are immediate and those that can be put lower on the list.

• Gutters – has highest potential to become a serious and costly issue
• Garage door – second highest project that could turn into a costly problem
• Tool shed – it will be easier to clean the garden if I know where all my tools are
• Garden – this is important, but I can clean out the garden and plant tools at the same time

These simple steps make take a little more time than simply throwing a list together, but follow these steps and you’re guaranteed to get jobs done quicker. Check back next week to see how to get your patio summer ready!

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