Yesterday we talked about the daylight savings rituals worth undertaking inside your residence. Today we shift our focus to outdoor tasks, as you prepare for warmer months ahead.
Begin by turning on the outdoor faucets and allowing them to run for a few minutes. Place a large bucket under the spigot so the runoff isn’t wasted. Use this as a time to get clear water running through the pipes. It’s also a good time for a careful walking tour of the outside of your home. Pay special attention to railings, decks, chimneys, windows and the façade, looking for places that have suffered winter damage. Finally, eliminate any hazardous items that could be harmful to children, such as downed tree limbs or broken entrances to swimming areas.