Spring always feels full of time—until it’s suddenly hot, busy, and you’re scrambling to catch up. If you take care of a few key tasks early, you’ll enjoy a smoother, more relaxing summer without the stress of last-minute projects.
These 20 smart moves will help you stay ahead of the game, protect your home, and make sure you’re ready to soak up every bit of sunny weather when summer finally arrives.
1. Service Your Air Conditioner
Waiting until a heat wave hits means longer waits and higher repair bills. Schedule maintenance now to beat the rush.
2. Deep Clean Outdoor Furniture
Don’t wait until your first BBQ. Clean chairs, tables, and cushions now so they’re fresh and ready to go.
3. Power Wash Driveways and Decks
Mildew, grime, and winter salt buildup are easier to tackle before the summer heat bakes them in.
4. Plant a Garden
Spring is the perfect planting season. Start veggies, herbs, or flowers early to enjoy a thriving garden all summer long.
5. Reseal Your Wood Deck
Wood decks dry out and crack under summer sun. Sealing now protects the wood before the damage sets in.
6. Switch Out Winter Wardrobes
Free up closet space and get warm-weather clothes ready. Plus, you’ll have time to donate anything you no longer need.
7. Prep Lawn Care Equipment
Sharpen mower blades, replace spark plugs, and stock up on fertilizer before your grass explodes with growth.
8. Clean Your Windows (Inside and Out)
Clear windows let in more spring sunshine—and it’s a lot easier to clean them before the blazing summer heat arrives.
9. Check and Repair Window Screens
Fix rips now to keep bugs out once windows stay open longer. No one wants a mosquito invasion mid-June.
10. Tune Up Your Grill
Scrub off last year’s grime, check the propane, and be ready for spontaneous cookouts.
11. Test Outdoor Lighting
Fix dead bulbs or install new lights now, so your outdoor spaces feel safe and inviting when nights warm up.
12. Schedule Summer Travel Plans
Flights, hotels, and campgrounds book up fast. Early planners get better deals and less stress later.
13. Check for Pest Prevention
Seal cracks and gaps now to keep ants, mosquitoes, and other summer pests from moving in.
14. Mulch Your Garden Beds
Fresh mulch locks in soil moisture and keeps weeds down before the hottest days hit.
15. Stock Up on Summer Essentials
Buy sunscreen, bug spray, swimsuits, and sandals early—before stores run low or prices jump.
16. Inspect Roof and Gutters
Catch small roof or gutter problems now before summer storms expose them in a big way.
17. Refresh Emergency Kits
Check your first-aid kits, restock supplies, and update storm emergency plans.
18. Organize Outdoor Toys and Gear
Pull out bikes, balls, sprinklers, and pool floats early so everything’s ready when warm weekends hit.
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19. Plan Summer Projects
Want a new patio, fire pit, or shed? Start planning now—contractors and materials get booked solid by late spring.
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20. Clean Out the Garage or Shed
Spring is the perfect time to declutter tools, yard gear, and random junk before the summer heat turns your garage into an oven.
Getting a jumpstart now makes everything about summer easier, lighter, and way more fun. A little spring effort means more time for barbecues, beach days, and backyard lounging later.
