Spring Checklist

____Remove storm windows and install screens ____Test air-conditioning ____Clean or replace air-conditioning filter ____Check central-air unit for debris and clean ____Caulk or fill any areas where insects may enter the house ____Wash siding ____Clean gutters and downspouts, check for leaks and cracks ____Trim bushes and trees away from house ____Install window air-conditioning units ____Clean and organize garage ____Check house for peeling paint, cracks in brick/ masonry, future roof problems. Fix if needed ____Dust perimeter of house for ants ____Test outdoor lights and replace bulbs as needed ____Rake/ dethatch lawn ____Airate lawn ____Fertilize/ weed and feed lawn ____Check trees and other landscaping for winter damage, prune as needed ____Check drainage ditches and drain tiles for large obstructions ____Prepare soil for planting ____Add compost if needed ____Plant cold-crop vegetables ____Purchase film for Summer use ____Inspect your lawn and garden tools ____Check your garden hoses and your sprinklers or sprinkler system, if you have one. Make sure that there are no leaks, or cracks, and that sprinkler heads are not clogged. ____Check shovels, rakes, and other garden tools for rust or cracks on the handles. ____Clippers and lawn mowers should be checked for dull blades and sharpened, if necessary. ____Get a head start on weed prevention. Pull any sprouted weeds and dig up tough, perennial weeds. ____Plant annual seeds indoors now. Once they germinate, make sure they get plenty of light by setting them under fluorescent lights or in a sunny window. Do not plant them outside until danger of frost is past. ____Seed your lawn if it needs it ____Check the children's bikes, tires, reflectors etc. ____Make sure Bar-b-q is cleaned and ready with charcoal and lighter RV's & AUTOMOBILES: ____Examine the RV tires closely, looking for cuts or other visible damage on both sides of the sidewall. ____Inflate the tires to the proper pressure and inspect closely for sun-checking damage. This refers to the small cracks that occur due to constant exposure to the sun and other weathering agents. ____Check the tread for uneven wear on one side or the other and for other irregularities in the wear pattern that would indicate a possible alignment or wheel balance problem. ____Check water, battery and propane systems. See Also Spring Cleaning Checklist BACK Backgrounds and graphics courtesy of Proverbs Women's Graphics © Proverbs Women