Now, while winter is still around, is the best time for homeowners\u00a0 to get a jump start on planning and prepping for their spring and summer home and garden projects; so when the weather really does warm up, it takes little effort to get the projects underway. In addition to fine-tuning home improvement and gardening plans, it is also a good idea to make certain the required tools are in tip-top shape, so the projects are not delayed.<\/p>\n
Here are some ways to prepare for the spring and summer seasons with just a few simple steps:<\/p>\n
Plans<\/strong> \u2013 Sketch out those garden plans, and pick the plants that can be purchased or grown from seed. Plans don\u2019t need to be drawn to scale, but they\u2019ll provide great background information for a shopping list. Research how early seedlings should be started, so they\u2019ll be ready for transplant when the time arrives.<\/p>\n Also create plans for any home projects that need to be accomplished. The depth of those plans depends on how complicated the project Lawn tools<\/strong> -Check pruning shears for sharp blades \u2013 and either sharpen or replace them if they don\u2019t easily cut through a small stem of plant material. Also, review lawn mower blades. Check the oil, gasoline and starters on all gardening machinery to ensure they\u2019ll run correctly when needed.<\/p>\n House tools<\/strong> \u2013 A review of all home tools helps to determine if any new purchases \u2013 or replacements are needed. This is the perfect time to head to the store and purchase missing tools, add new blades to saws or replenish the sandpaper stash \u2013 eliminating wasted time running back and forth to the store.<\/p>\n Materials<\/strong> \u2013 As the project season gets closer, start purchasing the materials needed ahead of time. This helps to spread the cost out, and can give an idea of how much time and effort the project will take to be completed. Get started now in matching colors, finding the perfect accessories and even price-comparing between different suppliers to help save money.<\/p>\n For homeowners who haven\u2019t experienced the warm-weather-project itch quite yet, it\u2019s still a good idea to start thinking about those items on to-do lists to help with being prepared and ready to go when the season arrives. It doesn\u2019t take a lot of energy to have a successful spring and summer project season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Now, while winter is still around, is the best time for homeowners\u00a0 to get a jump start on planning and prepping for their spring and summer home and garden projects; so when the weather really does warm up, it takes little effort to get the projects underway. In addition to fine-tuning home improvement and gardening plans, it is also a good idea to make certain the required tools are in tip-top shape, so the projects are not delayed. Here are some ways to prepare for the spring and summer seasons with just a few simple steps: Plans \u2013 Sketch out those garden plans, and pick the plants that can be purchased or grown from seed. Plans don\u2019t need to be drawn to scale, but they\u2019ll…<\/p>\n
\nis. Make certain all permits are in order, if required by the community; and if a contractor is needed, a formal agreement and timeline is in place prior to work commencing.<\/p>\n