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It may not be warm and sunny in your part of the country, but it’s officially spring which means it’s time to start thinking about all the things you want to do the exterior of your home. By starting early you can actually take advantage of some early sales, get a better idea of what you want to do and even finish your projects early enough to enjoy the summer months!

Springtime is the perfect time of the year to plan a lot of outside projects that involve plants because it’s the wet spring and damp early summer months that contribute the most to helping plants grow and turning your yard green. You may also want to start working on some of the outside projects around your home while the weather is still mild and not too hot to be outside in the sun all day. Here are some great home exterior projects for spring:

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Inspect and Clean Gutters: The gutters of your home probably took a beating through the winter months. Ice and water and all sorts of debris from late fall can do quite a number on gutters and if you haven’t replaced them in a while. You might may want to check them over for cracks or weak points. A leaky gutter could sending water against your home and that can cause wood to rot around your roof line.

Plant Grass:Early summer is an excellent time to plant new grass seed for your lawn because rainfall is high and the temperatures are still mild. But don’t believe that just scattering some grass seed over your lawn is all you have to do. To really get a green lawn you’ll want to use some advanced methods for easily planting grass around your home. Remember that all grass, especially new lawns, really need a lot of water to get started.

Make New Flowerbeds: If you’ve been in your home for a couple years then your flower beds around your home are probably aging and maybe even falling apart. The springtime is the perfect time to get outside while it’s still not too hot and put together some new flower beds. Learning how to make a wooden flower bed is not difficult if you’re handy with just a few tools and you don’t mind a little work.

Spring is a great time to get your house ready for summer. The mild weather makes it easier to spend a lot of time outside and the attractive prices on home improvement materials and supplies usually can’t be beat. A little hard work during these next few months will make the summer all the more relaxing and enjoyable!