Ladders and a Year of DIY Home Repair
13 Feb
With our ladders, you can do more. Not only can they enable you to use DIY to give you the opportunity of beautifying your living space, you can save money because you are maintaining the condition of your home. We’ve put together a checklist so that you know what to focus on no matter what time of the year it is.
Spring
The UK has always had a spring cleaning tradition and it’s in place for both cleanliness and health reasons. Our climate dictates that we have to close up our homes for winter, but the points below will give you a guideline on what to focus on now that warmer weather is around the next corner:
- Spring clean the awkward to reach spots
- Clean out the gutters to remove any debris and loose leaves
- It’s a busy time for people who are looking to buy or rent a new home. Give your abode some curb appeal to be in the running.
- Clean the chimney
- Time to paint inside and out
- Check the roof
- Address any window repairs
- Repair fences and decks
- Prepare for winter by sealing window and door drafts with sealants and insulating windows with film
- Clear up the garden.
- Get out your ladder to empty the gutters of any fallen leaves and related debris
- Trim trees and bushes
- Clean the chimney
- Everyday maintenance such as cleaning and lightbulb changing
- Christmas celebration decorations
- Use the ladder to check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
- Clean vents such as for clothes dryer and oven