Is Your Home Ready for Spring

Spring is here and there's no better time to get your house ready for the summer months than the present! First things first, start by breaking things down into three categories - Home and Exterior, Landscaping, and Miscellaneous.

If your home exterior could use a good scrubbing, it may be worthwhile to rent or buy a pressure washer. A pressure washer can get your siding, gutters, porch or patio looking great in no time. To make your paver patio appear good as new, fill in the cracks with fresh sand. You can purchase sand and supplies at your local home store.

Landscaping is a big part of any spring cleanup and depending on the size of your yard, it can be a project. Start by raking leaves, weeding and pruning. Then start your mulching and focus on getting your lawn in order. You can fertilize and re-seed throughout the spring and summer months, or contact your local lawncare company to set up a monthly maintenance plan.

One of the most important things you can do for your home this spring falls into the "Miscellaneous" category. Aside from cleaning up your patio furniture and sparking up the grill or checking your fences and driveway - make sure to check on your septic system! Ask yourself the following questions:

Is your septic system functioning properly?
Is your drainfield healthy (no wet spots or soggy areas)?
Are your sinks and toilets draining and flushing properly?
Has your septic system been pumped within the last 2-3 years?

If you answer "no" to any of the above, be sure to give us a call. Your septic system is your home's most expensive utility so proper maintenance is essential! Mention this blog post and receive $5 off your service.