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6 Important Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Tackle Before Summer

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Since summer is almost here, we’re all getting ready to spend some more time outside instead trapped indoors in front of screens. So, if you want to give your family the best and most comfortable summer experience (both outdoors and indoors) here are some home maintenance tasks you should take care of.

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Take care of your lawn

After a cold winter and wet spring, your lawn might look a little neglected. But, nature will always give you a lush and green lawn after plenty of rain, all you need to do is nurture what nature gave you. Add some fertilizer with nitrogen to feed your lawn and kill weeds. Regular mowing is also a must—it will make your lawn a perfect place for outdoor games. Another thing you might want to do is take a look at your sprinklers. They need to be in perfect shape in order to reduce water waste, prevent standing water and damage to your plants.

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Repair your fences

Cold and wet weather can be very damaging to wood and cause it to warp, twist and crack. This process will make your gates and fences all wonky, loose and ugly. So, give your fences and gates a little inspection and search for all loose pickets and sagging gates. Luckily, if you see any imperfections, first use some handy tools to measure them, and then fix them with a nail gun (remember to use galvanized nails for any outdoor fixes). Loose screws all need to be tightened as well.

Check your drains

During winter and fall, many things can get into your drains and cause clogs that will prevent your water from flowing off of your property. While these clogs are easier to handle, most of the time, the real culprit are tree roots that grow into the pipe and create thick blockages and cracks. Luckily, you don’t have to grab a sledgehammer and go to town on your driveway to unblock or replace your pipes. The best way to handle blocked drains is to contact professionals who will remove your blockage quickly and effectively and reline your old pipe. At the end of this process, you’ll have clean drains and perfectly healthy pipes without any damage to your property!

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Fix your walkways

If you live in an area with freezing temperatures, ice can really destroy your pathways, especially if they are made of unmortared brick or stone. So, if you notice any loose and wobbly pavers, make sure to remove this hazard and secure them safely. You can repair your surfaces with a few buckets of sand and a sturdy gardening tool. Remove the wobbly paver, add some sand to the hole, smooth it out and replace the paver. A few stomps will ensure your bricks or stones are all leveled and secure for walking!

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Whip out your furniture

In order to be completely comfortable in your backyard, you need a place to relax. So, make sure to whip out your outdoor furniture and give them a light inspection. While in storage, your pieces can get a bit shabby, so make sure to repair any imperfections before you let your kids lounge on them. Rattan can get damaged and cause nasty scratches, so trim all spiky edges. Iron furniture can get rusty, so grab a paint can and give them a new life with some color! These are all fun projects you can do with your kids and spend some quality time together.

Clean your grill

Summer is the perfect time for grilling, but no one wants to eat your patties with last year’s gunk on them ruining the taste! So, before you fire up your machine, make sure to clean your grill thoroughly and make sure all your gas connections and hoses are in good condition. A good grill brush works on almost every model of the grill and it will remove most dirt. Remove your grates and metal plates, soak them in soapy water and then scrub until clean. This will give you the best grilling experience and zero funky aftertaste to your food.

With an outdoor space like this, you and your family will get to enjoy your summer more than ever. You won’t even want to waste precious time in front of screens when you have a garden in a perfect condition for relaxation, games and parties!

Derek Lotts is a Sydney based writer and researcher, a regular contributor at Smooth Decorator blog. He writes about décor, gardening, recycling, ecology and business. He thinks all of these topics fall under the self-improvement category. He believes in the power of sharing ideas and communicating via the internet to achieve betterment.

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