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Winter is on its Way Out

April 3, 2022 /
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With April snow this year, spring and summer certainly seem a ways off. Even though we thought we were done with the shoveling for the year, we certainly don’t need to set aside the spring and summer plans we had.

If you haven’t started spring and summer planning yet, here are a few easy things to help get the ball rolling:

Test your smoke detector batteries and furnace filters. With Day Light Savings Time happing recently, spring is a great time to test all your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and change out any batteries that are low. With spring pollen underway, it’s also a good time to change your furnace filter and set your calendar to change filters every three months. This helps keep pollen, dust, and pet dander out of the air and keeps your home heathier, happier, and cleaner.

Start up your lawnmower and take it in for a tune up (if needed). Prior to your grass growing with the spring rains, pull out your lawn mower and start it up for the first time this season. Make sure it’s running right, has a sharp blade, and a mower deck set to at least 2-1/2 inches. This is also a good time to put up your snow blower for the summer and either run the gas tank dry or add fuel saver to the tank.

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Do a little spring gardening. With the winter weather subsiding, now is a good time to clean up plating beds, cut back any shrubs or trees with dead or broken branches, and mulch any beds that need re-mulching. Take some time to focus on pots and window planters as well. Add a little plant fertilizer if you’ve used them for several seasons to help plants get a good start once planted. To ensure good drainage in your containers, place broken pieces of pottery or gravel at the bottom of your containers. If you’re worried about soil running out of the bottom when you water them, place a layer of landscaping fabric or cheesecloth between the gravel and the planting soil.

While we haven’t quite shaken winter just yet, getting a head start on some spring and summer plans will help take your mind off winter and help you enjoy the good times to come even more. If you need any help with spring cleaning, summer projects, or just need someone to keep an eye on your place, RTH Property Management is here to help and serve you. So finish shoveling, put away your winter clothes, and then relax….we’ll take care of everything.

Fall Roundup

August 8, 2021 /

With the summer season turning the corner and heading towards fall, its time to start thinking about the wrap up of summer and the approach of winter. And while that doesn’t mean you need to immediately picture cold temps, icicles, and snow-covered driveways, it also doesn’t hurt to start that end of summer / early fall checklist. Here are a few things to consider as the dog days of summer wind down:

Take care of your lawn

Summer runs through the sprinkler, lawn games, and the hot weather have given your lawn a workout this summer. Consider some end of season maintenance such as aeration and fall fertilizer to prep your lawn for winter and help it pop next spring.

Prep for the snow

With winter on the horizon, think about pulling that snow blower out and making sure its ready to roll. Checking early will make sure there’s plenty of time for any necessary tune ups as well as being ready for any unexpected fall snow storms.

Clean your gutters

Keeping gutters clean will help water flow off your roof and to the ground. As the leaves begin to fall, make sure your gutters are properly cleaned to prevent water / ice build up. If you don’t have a blower, a plastic spatula makes a great tool to get any difficult leaves and debris out of your gutters.

Change your smoke detector batteries

As fall and daylight savings time approach make sure to have batteries on hand to change out your smoke and CO2 detector batteries. If you have any battery operated home security systems, fall is also a good time to change those batteries as well.

Bring in temperature sensitive items

Look around your house for anything that shouldn’t stay outside this winter. This can range from patio furniture, to hoses, to latex paint from a summer project. Keeping temperature sensitive items in the correct location / temp will help to improve their service life and also prevent any messes / unwanted surprises in the future.

Check your furnace and change the furnace filter

With the cold temps approaching, do a test run of your thermostat and furnace on “heat” to make sure your home will heat as it should. If it’s time for a new furnace, or if you think yours needs a tune up, schedule an appointment with one our trusted partners to keep your home warm and snug this winter. Don’t forget to change out your any filters as well!

With plenty of summer still left, we hope these few things will help you prep for fall without causing any late fall / early winter panic. If anything on this list, or your own to-do list for that matter, seems too daunting to completely, RTH Property Management is here to help with all your fall round up needs. So sit back, relax, enjoy the rest of summer, and give us a call—we’ll take care of everything!

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