Quick Weekend Projects to do This Spring

Spring is upon us earlier than usual this year.  Keeping up on home maintenance projects can be easy if you do a few every weekend or anytime you find yourself with a few moments to spare.

A few projects that take no time at all are:

• Replace the filter in your furnace - you will be all set next year when you flip the switch the heat to "on"
• Have a humidifier?  Switch it to the "summer" setting.
• Uncover your A/C unit.  Consider having a check up now before the first hot days arrive.  Not only will you be sure you will be cool during the sweltering days of summer but you will also likely be serviced faster in the spring when technicians are not as busy
• Clean up your grill.  Wash the outside with  warm, soapy water and brush grates with a wire brush.  If you use propane, check your levels and consider getting a back-up tank so you don't run out of gas while you are in the middle of grilling you summer favorites.
• Swap out snow shovels for rakes, spades, and clippers.  Lawn mowers move in place of the snow blower.
• Do you plan to mulch this spring?  Consider buying your mulch early and setting it aside for the sunny day that you have the time and energy to tackle the project.  Not only will you be ready to go when that day comes but likely you will have a wide selection to choose from before the masses hit the Garden Centers. 
• If you use a lawn service, contact them to go over your spring/ summer needs.