Spring Time in the Rockies

Goodbye Winter. Hello Spring. How Did Your Home Hold Up?

Now that we are just a few weeks away from spring, it’s important to begin inspecting your home for areas that may have been “hit hard” during the chilly, winter season. Cold temperatures can take a toll on your windows, doors, gutters and more. Hire your Handyman Connection professional to inspect your home in the following ways:

Examine caulking and weatherstripping around doors and windows.
During cold weather conditions, windows and doors tend to separate slightly from their frame. For doors, the weatherstripping needs to be intact and provide a good seal around the door. For windows, the seals should show no cracks, splitting or peeling.

Check gutters and downspouts.
If your gutters have collected heavy debris, they will need to be cleaned to avoid build-up. Winter storms can also cause damage to downspouts leading to clogs and leaks.

Look for other exterior damages.
Front porches, decks, and roofs are all areas susceptible to damages after a severe winter. Cracked siding, blemished decks and missing or loose shingles are common aftermaths many homeowners may be forced to deal with after a season with snow and ice.

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