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25% of Americans cite summer as their favorite of the four seasons. And who can blame them?! With long days, beautiful blue skies, and no shortage of sumptuous sunshine, there’s a whole lot to like about it.

However, it isn’t all hunky-dory!

From hurricanes to suffocating heat, summer can pose numerous challenges to households too. Then there’s the endless list of chores to complete before the weather turns again! With fence panels to paint, air conditioner filters to replace, and yard work to do, homeowners often have their work cut out for them at this time of year.

Unless that is, you prepare for this busy season in advance. Would you like some pro tips on getting your home ready for summer? Let us help!

Check out these 7 tips for prepping your property for the joys, delights, and downsides of the warmer months to come.

1. Check and Change Your Air Conditioner Filters

Having a fully functioning air conditioner is crucial in summer. When the temperature outside’s stifling, the cold clean air it distributes around your house is an absolute lifesaver! You can retreat indoors and get some much-needed respite from the warmth.

To reap those rewards, though, we highly recommend checking and changing your air conditioner filter before turning on the A/C for the first time this summer.

These vital components prevent dust and debris from entering the unit, but they clog up over time. Wait too long to change them and that blockage will impact the efficiency of the A/C itself. Not only will your house feel warmer, but you’ll also have to fork out more money each month on higher utility bills.

2. Reverse Your Ceiling Fans

Sticking with the airflow theme, make sure you set your ceiling fans to spin counter-clockwise as well! This simple step will make an almighty difference on the hottest summer days. With the blades tilted upward, they’ll direct blissful cool air (courtesy of your air conditioner!) down and around the room with additional force.

Oh, and it should help you save even more on those utility bills too! Why? Because you’ll stay cooler indoors without having to put the A/C on full blast.

3. Clean the Grill

The combination of long sunny days, warm weather, and happy vibes call for one thing:

A BBQ.

One of the many joys of summer, there’s simply nothing better than putting on some laid-back music, inviting over friends and family, and grilling up a storm. However, your grill might not have been used for an entire year! Make sure you give it a thorough clean to remove any dirt, grime, rust, or grease before cooking on it again.

4. Inspect and Strengthen the Deck

Inclement weather can have all sorts of negative effects on decks. Old or untreated wood can start to rot, surfaces can become slippery, railings and support systems can weaken, and the structural integrity of the boards can suffer as well.

Needless to say, those kinds of issues are far from ideal in summer, when you’re entertaining guests and spending lots of time outside!

Avoid the risk of injury by inspecting the deck for signs of damage and fixing anything that’s amiss. Sand down rough patches, tighten screws that are loose, and replace any boards that are damaged beyond repair. Then finish it all off with a fresh coat of sealant and stain to give it a new lease on life!

5. Empty and Defrost the Freezer

Summertime’s the perfect excuse to fill your freezer with BBQ food, ice cream, and popsicles.

But first, you’ll have to make some space for it all.

Open up your freezer and conduct a quick audit of what’s inside. Chances are good that there are plenty of items you no longer want, need, or plan to eat! Likewise, some foodstuffs lose their taste and texture when they’ve stayed frozen for too long.

Take the opportunity to a) clear your freezer of anything of that nature and b) defrost it! With an empty, ice-free space at your disposal, you can then restock it with all the summer foods you expect to consume in the coming few months.

6. Improve the Insulation

Having high-quality insulation in your roof and cavity walls is one of the best ways to keep your house cool and comfortable this summer. After all, this material plays a key role in inhibiting the transfer of heat from outside to inside (and vice versa)!

That’s why it makes sense to pay a professional to install premium insulation in your home. You’ll limit the amount of cold air that escapes in the warmer months ahead and lower your utility bills as a result.

Top tip: Take a look at your door and window frames while you’re at it. Using caulk and weather-stripping to seal any gaps around them will have the same all-important insulating effects.

7. Clean the Windows

One of the loveliest aspects of summer is having glorious sunshine stream into your house throughout the day. It brightens up the space and puts a smile on your face in the process! The only drawback?

That natural light also reveals the streaks, fingerprints, and dust that have accumulated on your windows! In readiness for summer, then, why not take the initiative and clean them?

Warm water, distilled vinegar, a microfiber cloth, and some elbow grease are all it takes to restore the inside of each pane to its former glory. For the exterior, though, it’ll pay to hire the professionals.

Time to Get Your Home Ready For Summer

Summer’s around the corner, which is good news for the millions of Americans who love this season above all others. However, this time of year isn’t all about BBQs, pool parties, and lazy afternoons in the sun! There are also jobs to do and difficult conditions to overcome!

That’s why getting your home ready for summer’s so important. By taking sensible steps ahead of time you can evade the potential pitfalls and make the most of this sunny season.

We hope the tips in this article will help you do exactly that.

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