4 Things to Check Around the House This Spring

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It’s time for spring cleaning, and along with organizing your closets and decluttering the garage, there are a few maintenance tasks to check off your list. Some are just quick checks, while others are essential for keeping your home running smoothly. From inspecting and maintaining electric hot water heaters to replacing fence posts, here are a few things to check around your home this spring.

Check Deck Boards for Rot

Depending on whether you used deck boards composite vs. fully natural wood, you should check for any rot, insect damage, or cracks that happened over the winter. Composite boards won’t have these problems, as they are a mix of resin and wood and don’t have the drawbacks of wooden boards. If your natural wood deck boards do have damage, you might want to replace them with composite boards. Regardless, spring is an excellent time to check your deck and see how it’s holding up. Be sure to check the top of the deck, underneath, and any handrails for damage.

Inspect and Flush Your Water Heater

Now is a great time to check up on your water heater and flush it to keep it running smoothly. Most recommend flushing your water heater every six to 12 months to remove any sediment buildup in the tank. If your water heater is nearing the end of its working life, you can start looking into an upgrade at your local home improvement store. You might want to consider whether tankless is right for your home or whether you just want a bigger standard electric water heater.

Is Your Fence Still Standing?

Much like your deck, you might want to check your fence, focusing on the fence posts. If you live in a cold climate, where ice and snow are not uncommon in the winter, check to see if water seeped into the wood and expanded when it froze. This could cause cracks in the wood and destabilize your fence. Check the cement foundation for each post, as well. If there is any damage, you can fix it in a weekend after a trip to your local home improvement store for some lumber and concrete mix. 

Replace Broken Sprinkler Heads

There’s a good reason to keep extra irrigation tubing and sprinkler heads in your cabinet garage storage. When it’s time to turn the water back on this spring, you might find a broken sprinkler head or two either flooding your yard, shooting water 10 feet in the air, or both. It’s a good idea to keep a stock of each sprinkler head you need, whether it’s flat, semi-circle, corner, adjustable, or full-circle. You should also inspect your irrigation lines to make sure they didn’t break during the freezing cold. After turning the water around, walk around the yard and look for any flooded areas and make a plan to fix them before the dog days of summer.

About Menards®

 Menards® is here to help with your never-ending list of home projects, making each DIY labor of love a little easier. They make it easy to find the resources and supplies you need to tackle any DIY project, whether big or small. From installing tiles for ceilings in every room to fixing a leaky faucet, you’ll find friendly service and the supplies you need from your local Menards®. Knowledgeable store associates can help you learn the differences between deck boards composite vs. wood, how tankless water heaters compare to large electric water heaters, or where to find a fireproof gun safe on sale. With countless resources, including project planning tools available online or in-person, Menards® is your one-stop home improvement store.

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