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Get Your Home Ready for Spring: 10 Tips for Renters

Gardener doing seasonal yard work ahead of springThe days are getting longer, and the weather is getting warmer – it’s now time to begin preparing your Wolfforth rental home for spring! As a renter, understanding what you can do to organize your home for the warmer months ahead is necessary. In this blog post, we will offer 10 tips to help you prepare your rental property for spring. Keep reading to learn more!

  1. Check for leaks and water damage. Whether or not this season brings us rain this year, spring is the appropriate moment to check your home thoroughly for water leaks and damage. Examine the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room for evidence of moisture or discoloration on the walls, floors, and ceilings. Moreover, it is wise to check your faucet, inside vanity cabinets, and around the base of each toilet if you notice indicators of a leak, please contact your Wolfforth property manager right away.
  2. Clean the window screens. Dust, pollen, and other airborne particles can quickly gather on window screens, so spring is a great time to give them a thorough scrub. Start by removing any screens and wiping down the windowsills with a damp cloth. Wash down the screens with a garden hose and allow them to dry before replacing them in the windows. Just remember to clean only the screens you can reach safely.
  3. Test and service your HVAC system: Before the start of summer, it’s crucial to test and service your rental property’s air conditioning and heating systems. A wonderful landlord will schedule regular HVAC maintenance for you, but if yours doesn’t, now is the time to ask! Regular HVAC maintenance will help guarantee that your rental home stays at the ideal temperature during the changing months of spring and summer.
  4. Check for pest damage: As the temperature begins to acclimatize, you should keep an eye out for signs of any unwanted pests moving into your rental home. Look around your windows, doors, vents, and other openings for any indications of tiny holes or gaps, because these can offer easy access for bugs and rodents. If you do, get in touch with your property manager without delay.
  5. Plant some flowers: Put a splash of color on the exterior of your rental home this spring by planting some flowers! Think about what kind of flowers would suit best for the rental property’s current climate and soil type, and study which flowers are best to keep away from common pests. Then, create a colorful display of your preferences to help give your home a taste of spring.
  6. Replace smoke detector batteries: Check all the smoke detectors around your rental property – spring is a great time to replace any old batteries if needed. This will guarantee that your rental home is always safe in a fire emergency. If this is a job your landlord normally looks after, remind them to schedule it!
  7. Clean out closets and drawers: With winter ending, it’s time to take a break from those heavy layers! Now is the optimum opportunity to take inventory of what you own and donate or recycle anything that you don’t need anymore. If you haven’t worn something in at least a year, it may be time to donate it.
  8. Clear debris from patios and decks: Winter be challenging on rental property’s outdoor spaces. Get rid of any fallen leaves, twigs, branches, and further wreckage from your rental home’s patios and decks for a clean look in the spring.
  9. Clean sliding window and door tracks. If you have any sliding windows or doors in your rental home, spring is the perfect time to give the tracks they glide on a good clean. During winter, dust, and grime can accumulate in window and door tracks, producing poor functionality. to maintain everything’s proper operation, make use of a damp cloth and a small brush to eliminate dirt and debris from the tracks. Then use a vacuum or compressed air to get into the tight spaces. If your rental home’s sliding windows and doors seem stuck, apply a light lubricant to the tracks.
  10. Check lighting fixtures: Spring is a great time to inspect all of your home’s light fixtures and replace any broken bulbs or burnt-out lights. Consider switching out any old-fashioned bulbs for LED ones – they’re more efficient and last longer, cutting down on electricity costs!

If you follow these 10 tips, you’ll soon be ready for the warmer months ahead. But in every season, keep up with regular maintenance to keep your rental home beautiful and comfortable all year round.

 

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