With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start getting your home’s exterior ready for the changing seasons. From getting rid of winter filth to setting up for the upcoming heat, there are numerous home improvement projects you can do yourself. Follow these simple steps to have your outdoor areas looking fantastic all summer long.

How to Prepare Your Home’s Exterior for Summer

1. Lawn & Garden

Before the summer heat kicks in, promote a healthy root system in your yard by aerating it. This allows the grass to breathe and makes it easier for water and nutrients to reach the roots. Then, use a rake to remove any decaying plant material before spreading fertilizer across the yard to provide supplemental nutrients. For your garden, this is the time to remove leaves and other debris from the flower bed and borders as well as ridding the area of any pests such as slugs, snails, and aphid colonies. This protects your garden from pests throughout the summer.

2. Deck & Siding

Now is the time to do a full inspection of both your deck and siding to check for any structural damage. For the siding, be on the lookout for any pieces that have become loose. Similarly, check the deck for loose planks or nails that are coming out. Additionally, use this opportunity to tackle another home improvement project and clean the deck and siding with a power washer.

3. Roof & Gutters

Over winter, dead leaves, branches, and other debris can infiltrate your home’s gutters, so check them out and remove anything that has accumulated over the past season. Clogged gutters prevent water from draining properly and makes you more susceptible to a leaking roof. While up there, check for any shingles that may have come loose.

 

Once you’ve done this simple home improvement projects, your home will be all set for the upcoming summer. While you’re getting your home ready, be sure to keep an eye out for bigger projects that you’d like to tackle, and contact the experts at Gateway Exteriors in Wentzville, MO, to discuss your home improvement plans. Bringing more than 33 years of experience to the table, their team of contractors will transform your house into the home of your dreams with room additions, custom patio covers, and sunrooms. Schedule your free estimate by calling (636) 327-8609, and learn more online.