Although it is only March, the weather is that of springtime! With all of this amazing weather, get a head start on your outdoor spring cleaning with a few tips from TotalHousehold.com.
Brighten your walkway with simple landscaping ideas
If you have a dimly lit front path/walk and would like to make it brighter and more welcoming for this spring/summer, consider a DIY project of installing a few solar lighting units. With a great price (around $4 each) and easy installation, a lighted path helps friends and family find their way in your yard and deters intruders. First, you will want to select an area that will receive sunlight, without other light sources that will interfere with it. Next, you will want to measure out your pathway. Lights should be about 1 to 2 feet apart, and you can use sticks or small rocks to mark the places. Dig holes in the soil, stick in the lights, and cover back with soil. Water the soil to ensure the light is secure. Finally, the solar lights will need to charge, which will take about two days. Make sure you install on a dry day, and keep the lights uncovered, as they need sunlight to work! Looking for some more advanced landscaping help this year? Search for landscaping contractors in your area!
Reorganize your garage
Another great project for spring cleaning is reorganizing your garage. Although a seemingly daunting task, it can be made much simpler with a strategy. First, remove everything from your garage so you can better see all that you have. Sort things into piles of “Keep,”Sell,” “Recycle,” and “Trash.” Measure the interior of your garage, including the height. To keep clutter from the ground, try to vertically utilize the wall space. You may want to consider installing a workbench, tool cart, or shelves and cabinets to better separate and organize your belongings. You can install bike storage, as well as horizontally hang your ladders from the wall. Another useful tip is to utilize the ceiling space, by hanging things with a pulley system. This could prove too difficult for many, so consider hiring a professional storage contractor to help. Finally, make sure everything is easily accessible, and label everything to eliminate time searching for your tools! Consider using a cleaning service to help you reorganize your garage more quickly and efficiently. Also, search for local contractors to remove the waste piles for you.
For help with any other indoor or outdoor projects this season, visit Totalhousehold.com to find home repair contractors in your area!