Springtime is here, meaning most Arizona Homeowners are getting ready to start spring cleaning. This may include checking off home maintenance projects. To help you refresh and protect your home, we’ve compiled a list of quick, effective ways to prepare your home for the warmer months ahead.
Quick Ways to Refresh Your Home for Spring!
- Clean your Gutters!
Gutters protect your home against rainwater, protecting your foundation, windows, siding, and doors.
Why should gutters be regularly cleaned? Phoenix homeowners often overlook gutter maintenance. Over time, clogged gutters can lead to costly issues like water damage, mold growth, and even rodent infestations. Regular cleaning will help prevent these problems and keep your home dry.
- Regularly Inspect the Roof
Your roof shields your home from the elements, making routine inspections essential. Inspecting your roof is necessary to detect early signs of damage. These inspections can show leaks, missing shingles, or cracks. Detecting these issues early on helps avoid more significant, expensive problems. Regular inspections on your roof will help maintain your home’s longevity and safety.
- Inspect and Repair Signs of Damaged Stucco
Checking for signs of damaged stucco is essential for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Stucco acts as a protective layer against weather conditions. Cracks or holes in the stucco, can let water seep into the underlying structure, leading to mold growth or structural damage. Addressing these issues promptly helps:
- Boost Curb Appeal and Property Value: Well-maintained stucco keeps your home looking polished, increasing its resale value.
- Prevent costly Repairs: Ignoring minor stucco damage can lead to more extensive and costly repairs.
Woodpecker Holes: These holes are widespread in spring as this is Woodpeckers’ breeding season. They will make small holes in the stucco to create nesting cavities; if not adequately addressed,
these holes can lead to more severe damage over time. Check out this video for an on-site visit of TWD addressing various woodpecker holes.
- Inspect your Windows!
Inspecting your windows before the scorching summer months is crucial.
- Identify cracks, warping, or seal damage. Addressing these issues as soon as they appear ensures your windows contribute to your home’s energy efficiency. Damaged seals or frames can let warm air into the house, which will cause your cooling system to work much harder in the hotter months of Arizona. A quick check of the windows will, in turn, lower your energy bill.
- Prevent Water Leaks: Arizona springtime typically brings more rainfall. If your home’s windows are compromised with cracks or seal damage, water can leak in, leading to mold or structural damage.
- Ensure Functionality: Check locks, hinges, and sliding tracks. This is especially helpful during the warmer months when you want to let in fresh air.
- Security check: Checking your window locks and frames to ensure they work correctly will keep your home safe.
- Home’s Exterior Paint
A fresh exterior paint job is a great investment project to tackle during the spring months. It will increase your home’s curb appeal, significantly increase its resale value, and protect against weather damage.
- Weather Damage Protection: Quality paint protects against rain, wind, and the intense Arizona sun. This helps prevent moisture from seeping into the wood or other materials and reduces the risk of rot and decay.
- Increased Curb Appeal and Resale Value: A fresh coat of paint will make your home stand out and appear well-maintained, increasing its resale value if you ever decide to sell.
Are you thinking of a new exterior painting job? Hire TWD, an experienced, professional local contractor in Phoenix, AZ. TWD has over 29 years of experience providing expert painting services. They ensure 100% satisfaction by going the extra mile before the painting job; they use proper site protection techniques to protect the home and landscape, power washing to remove all residue, such as dirt or caulking, home repairs to match the existing finish, etc.
- Patio Upgrades and Repairs
As we enter the hotter months of Arizona, homeowners are more likely to enjoy the outdoors. An outdoor patio is a great place to extend your living space, have a space to barbecue, and enjoy time with family and friends. Patios are also a strategic investment to increase resale value as they help enhance your outdoor curb appeal.
Patio Upgrades:
- Ceiling Fans: As we know, Arizona is hot! If you have a covered patio, installing an outdoor ceiling fan will help circulate air and make it feel cooler.
- Install a Mister System to help cool the outdoor space.
- Heat Resistance Flooring: Travertine, porcelain tiles, and cool deck coatings stay cooler underfoot.
Patio Repairs to be on the Lookout For:
- Heat can cause expansion and shifting; cracks in the patio ceiling may be present.
- Sinking patio– possible signs of poor compaction, erosion, or uneven settling.
- Warping, splintering, and loose nails
- Patio discoloration– can be from exposure to harsh weather or accumulation of dirt and grime.
- Water Damage or Leaks– if you see signs of water damage or leaks, repair them as soon as possible to avoid foundation issues or mold growth.
Ready to Spring into Action with the Top Maintenance Repairs?
Spring is the perfect time to give your home the maintenance it deserves. From protecting against weather damage to boosting curb appeal, tackling these projects will help ensure your home is refreshed, efficient, and ready for the warmer months. Hire an experienced remodeling contractor to complete these projects right and within budget the first time. TWD is a premier remodeling and home repair contractor with over 29 years of experience serving homeowners, HOA communities, and builders. To start tackling your spring maintenance projects, visit us at www.twdaz.com to set up a free in-home estimate today! While you are there, check out our remodeling gallery for inspiration on your next home upgrade!
