April Home Checklist
April home checklist: What maintenance and cleaning tasks to tackle this month.Some tasks only need to be done once or twice a year. The problem is that we forget to do them once or twice a year. Or else, we tend to save it all for spring cleaning which makes spring cleaning such a daunting chore that it doesn’t occur, either. The best plan is to break annual and seasonal tasks down by month and attack them on a scheduled basis. Nothing gets too backed up and things eventually get done. And without a major life overhaul. I also found that concentrating on one room each month is more rewarding because you can really see results. 1 Hearth and home: Clean the fireplace. Empty ashes. Clean gas jets in hearth. 2 Good as new: Oil fireplace accessories. 3 Daylight Savings Time means: Check smoke alarm batteries. 4 Take a walk on the outside: Check the exterior of house for any areas needing repair or paint. 5 Goodbye winter: Take down storm doors and windows. 6 First screening: Inspect, repair and vacuum window screens. 7 Hello spring! Clean your windows and let the sun shine in! 8 Blind spot: Clean your blinds or bring in the pros. 9 Beauty treatment: Clean drapes and other window treatments. Wash what you can, dry clean what you can, call professionals for the rest. 10 Finishing touches: Clean your furniture and upholstery.  Custom Search May Home Checklist
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