As the temperature starts to rise and the days get a bit longer, it’s easy to skip from spring into a summer frame of mind. But to enjoy the most that summer has to offer when it does arrive, there are some tasks homeowners should tackle now.
We spoke to a few home experts for their insight on what fixes can be done quickly now—along with some of the perils of waiting too long.
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Paint and stain must cure properly to create a lasting finish, so finish painting your home's exterior or staining your deck before the extreme heat and humidity arrive.
Sam Jernigan, a residential interior designer at Renaissance Design Consultations, warns of how exterior paint finishes can “alligator”—or form wide cracks that look like scales—in extreme temperatures.
“In addition to how much more physically comfortable it will be to tackle any outside painting or touch-up projects in the spring, the paint itself will perform much better over time,” Jernigan says.
Home experts are unanimous: make sure your AC is in working order before you need to start using it.
Clean out the filters of window units and replace filters on HVAC units before turning them on to see if cool air indeed comes out. If it doesn’t, don’t wait until summer to call a pro when service calls are hard to come by and pricey when you do.
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Lush trees and foliage provide cool shade in the summertime, but dead limbs and branches can break and damage your home. While extensive tree removal requires a professional, you can trim back foliage.
“Doing some regular yard maintenance will go a long way in preventing this type of roof damage from happening,” Korey Gregory, construction supervisor at ASAP
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