It’s Time!.. For Spring Cleaning and Yard Prep!
Friday, March 05, 2010
If you haven’t made a plan for your spring cleaning and fix-up projects already, now’s your chance. Winter is basically over!
* Now is the time to do spring yard clean up. Edge beds and put out fresh mulch before plants sprout through.
* Top dress and reseed lawns. Mow when grass gets to be 4 inches high. Don’t mow it too short as this only encourages weed growth.
* Fertilize almost everything.
* Time to start transplanting cool season veggies to the garden.
* Build arbors and trellises before transplanting or sowing seeds for vines and gourds.
* Cut back herbs.
* Organize your paper life. Root out and recycle old magazines, newspapers, and assorted mementos. Build a new file system or clear out old files that are past being useful.
* Prepare taxes or have them done, if you haven’t already. File electronically this year. But, if you owe, write the check and prepare to mail…on April 15 and not a minute sooner.
* As Spring starts, check your basement for cracks or leaks. If you see moisture, call a professional to check it out. Many homeowner’s insurance policies no longer cover fungus or mildew damage, so sealing basements is more important than ever!
* Clothes dryer vents should be checked at least once a quarter to make sure they are clear of any lint buildup that could cause a fire.
- Scott Askew
Posted in: Intown Atlanta Real Estate News