Spring is the perfect time to get your home in shape after winter. Here's your comprehensive checklist, organized by priority.
Exterior — Do First
- ✅ Clean gutters and downspouts
- ✅ Inspect roof for winter damage
- ✅ Power wash siding, driveway, and walkways
- ✅ Check exterior paint for peeling or cracking
- ✅ Service the A/C before summer heat
Lawn & Garden
- ✅ First mow of the season (set blade high)
- ✅ Apply pre-emergent weed control
- ✅ Edge beds and refresh mulch
- ✅ Prune dead branches from trees and shrubs
- ✅ Test and repair irrigation systems
Interior
- ✅ Deep clean carpets and rugs
- ✅ Clean windows inside and out
- ✅ Replace HVAC filters
- ✅ Check smoke and CO detectors
- ✅ Organize garage and donate unused items
Save by Coordinating
Several of these tasks — power washing, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, and lawn care startup — are significantly cheaper when your neighborhood books them together. Neighbor-Pool members save an average of 30% on spring services by pooling demand.