Owning a home is a big responsibility, and that fact becomes even more obvious every year when spring rolls around. Spring cleaning for home owners typically means much more than just cleaning out the garage and washing windows. For most, the to-do list can be quite extensive.
So if the thought of spring cleaning makes you long for winter, try thinking about these annual chores as a way to protect your family’s home and your future finances. All it takes is just a few days to complete some simple tasks.
Here are several items that should be on your spring cleaning checklist:

• Clean out your roof gutters. Even though you did this last fall, winter weather often brings a mix of storms and heavy winds that can cause debris to build up.

• Keep out pests and rodents by sealing any cracks and openings along baseboards, behind sinks, and around pipes and windows.

• Repair any holes in doors and window screens to keep out insects & other unwanted critters.


• Check for evidence of termites such as sagging floors and ceilings or dry, brown tunnels in the ground near the home’s foundation.

• Seed and feed the lawn to get your grass looking green again.

• Plant annuals and cut back perennials that need pre-growth pruning.

Remember, focusing on these small jobs now will save you time and money in the long run. For more information about home maintenance, contact The Central Washington Home Builders Association at 509-454-4006 or visit CWHBA.org.