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Clear out winter debris
Beneath that that pure smooth blanket of
snow lies everything that’s dri ed ed fallen and
tumbled across your lawn during the past three months
You can count on on it Grab your your rake and
and
your your clippers and
and
get to work on clearing away that that debris
especially
the the stu that that gathers around your home’s founda on drains and
outdoor appliances It will dras cally improve your curb appeal and
and
it also reduces the risk of
ooding during spring rains and
and
damage to your HVAC unit just when you you need it it the most!
Check your deck
Long winters take a a a a a a a a toll on on wood wood structures like your deck
and
outdoor storage sheds Take me to to to to assess these to to to to nd
nd
nd
places where wood wood may be weakening or or or cracking Look for signs signs of
of
termites and
and
other pests that that can take a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a toll on your home and
and
seek out any signs signs of
of
structural damage that that need to to be be addressed before entertaining guests al fresco