If you are excited to be welcoming the warmer weather then you are not alone. Many people prefer the summer months to winter ones as they can get rid of the thick jumpers and jackets. However, you also need to ensure that your home is prepared for warmer weather. The last thing you want is for the pests to get in and start causing a nuisance. If you are not sure what you should be doing to prepare your home for summer then take a look at the article below.
Windows
If you have plenty of windows throughout your home then you will already know the struggle to keep them clean. Spring is the perfect time to clean all the windows in your house to welcome in the summer months. When you have clean windows, you can enjoy more natural light entering your property. If the windows are dirty and grimy then this will be much more noticeable on a hot summer’s day. There are plenty of tips and tricks online to effortlessly clean your windows. If you don’t mind chemicals then you can use window cleaner that you can pick up in any supermarket. If you want to create your own solution to clean the windows then all you need to do is put some white vinegar in a bucket of warm water.
Garden
Head outside into the garden, has it taken a beating over winter. Your grass growth may have slowed down during the colder months and it may be looking a bit worn in places. You can fix this issue by putting down some grass seed and giving it a good soaking each day. You will start to notice new grass growing in no time at all. You want your garden to look warm and welcoming, especially if you are going to be entertaining during the summer. You might want to install a deck that you can chill on and watch the sunset. Contact a company such as Vineyard Construction for more help and advice on this.
Deep Clean
Something else that will need to be done is a thorough deep clean of your property. You want to get rid of winter and enter summer the right way, they don’t call it a Spring clean for nothing. You might find that your home is dirtier and dustier once winter is over. This is because everything sticks to your clothing and you then bring it inside. Cleaning your entire house will get rid of all this dust, dirt, and debris. If you don’t want to do this yourself then you can call in the professionals to help you. They will have your home looking brand new in no time at all.
Pest Prevention
Finally, summer brings one major problem. Pests, nobody likes them but some are essential to the planet and environment. If you don’t want them inside your house then you can do some things to keep them out without harming them. Take the coins in a bag trick, for instance, many people use this one year after year. All you need to do is fill a clear bag with water, halfway to the top. Then add in five copper coins and hang them by open doors or windows. The coins will create an optical illusion when they react with the light and the water, this will confuse insects so that they don’t enter your home.
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