Home Projects To Tackle In Early Spring

This week of gorgeous weather was the perfect pick-me-up we all needed to get excited about spring. While it’s a bit too early to get into hardcore lawn care and gardening, there are plenty of jobs around the yard and in the house that are perfect for this time of year. Here are a few of my favorites. 

Painting

This weekend is looking good weatherwise, which means it’s a great time to give the rooms inside your home an instant facelift with a coat of fresh paint. This job is great for this kind of weather because you can open up the windows to let the paint dry quickly, so long as it stays dry outside. If you’re wondering what’s on-trend this year, a quiet sage green from Benjamin Moore called October Mist 1455, a versatile and calming green/gray called Evergreen Fog from Sherwin-Williams, and a soft sea glass green called Breezeway from Behr were named the 2022 Colors of the Year. 

Yard Pick Up

With so many recent windy nights, your yard is bound to have sticks and fallen debris to take care of. It’s a rotten task but with a little early spring raking, you’ll be able to pick up what’s been left from winter and give the lawn a good thatching. Invest in an ergonomic rake so you don’t hurt your back and shoulders and consider composting to enjoy beautiful soil for flower and vegetable planting. 

Mulching

While it’s still a little early, it looks like winter weather is behind us so there is no reason to not get started on those beds now. Be sure to rake first and consider a weed treatment of your choice before you pick up your mulch. If you need some delivered, just give me a call. 

Wood Floor Treatment

If your floors are looking a bit dull, brighten them up by giving them a light sanding and a few coats of polyurethane. Wood can be tough to maintain because it’s used and abused so often, but if you have a maintenance schedule that you stick to every few years, you’ll not only keep them looking great, you’ll also lengthen their lifecycle. Keep those floors shining by putting felt pads on furniture legs and avoid any cleaners with ammonia, vinegar, or harsh chemicals.

Deck Staining

For this one, make sure no rain is in the forecast as you’ll want a few sunny days to ensure your stain dries properly. Sweep or blow any leaves and pesky whirlybirds from the surface, cracks, and crevasses of the deck. Apply cleaner or use a power washer to get rid of any mold and mildew and tighten up loose nails or screws. Always apply stain on a dry surface in thin coats to get the best result. 

Do you have a weekend project that you’re tackling while it’s still cool? I’d love to hear about it. Send me a message on Facebook at www.facebook.com/odonnellbros.

Bob O’Donnell is the owner of O’Donnell Bros. Inc., a Bristol-based home improvement company established in 1975. Email your questions for Bob to info@odonnellbros.com with the subject line “Ask the Pro.” All questions may be considered for publication. To contact Bob for your remodeling needs, call O’Donnell Bros. Inc. at (860) 589-5155 or visit www.odonnellbros.com. Advice is for guidance only.