🏡 When to Catch Up on Your Home’s Exterior Maintenance

The outside of your home takes a beating from wind, sun, rain, snow, and ice. Keeping up with seasonal maintenance protects your home, yard, and wallet — and helps retain your property’s value.

Whether you enjoy DIY projects or hire pros, here’s a simple seasonal checklist to stay on top of exterior upkeep:

🌱 Spring (March – June)

• Clear debris: dead leaves, fallen branches, and brush.
• Inspect gutters, downspouts, and drainage to prevent water damage.
• Power wash or clean siding, deck, patio, and outdoor furniture.
• Sharpen, clean, and restock garden tools.
• Prune trees/shrubs damaged over winter; fertilize and prepare planting beds.
• Check grills and pest-control needs before warmer weather hits.

☀️ Summer (Late June – August)

• Keep lawns watered (early morning/evening) and trim regularly.
• Weed and refresh flower beds; add summer annuals.
• Prune flowering shrubs once blooming is done.
• Continue gutter maintenance during heavy rains.
• Prevent mosquito breeding by removing standing water.
• Hire pest control if needed for seasonal critters.
• Keep trees healthy and trimmed to withstand summer storms.

🍂 Fall (September – Early November)

• Clean gutters and downspouts; check slope and drainage.
• Inspect roof, seals, and driveway for cracks or damage.
• Rake leaves regularly and remove dead plants.
• Prune shrubs and divide perennials; plant bulbs for spring.
• Trim tree branches near home or power lines.
• Winterize garden hoses and store outdoor furniture.

❄️ Winter (Late November – Early March)

• Keep gutters and downspouts clear to prevent ice dams.
• Trim branches near home and power lines to avoid storm damage.
• Remove snow from roofs and brush off nearby trees.
• Winterize outdoor faucets and watering systems.
• Cover or store sensitive outdoor furniture and plants.
• Apply pet-friendly salt or deicing products to prevent slips.
• Catch up on any maintenance tasks you may have missed earlier in the year.

✅ Bottom line: Staying on top of seasonal exterior maintenance prevents costly damage and keeps your home looking great all year. Even small tasks done on time save headaches (and money!) later.