It may not be warm and sunny in your part of the country, but it’s officially spring which means it’s time to start thinking about all the things you want to do the outside of your home. By starting early you can actually take advantage of some early sales, get a better idea of what you want to do and even finish your projects early enough to enjoy the summer months!

Springtime is the perfect time to start a lot of outside projects that involve plants because it’s the wet spring and damp early summer months that contribute the most to helping plants grow and turning your yard green. You may also want to start working on some of the outside projects around your home while the weather is still warm and not too hot to be outside in the heat all day. Here are some great home exterior projects for spring:

Clean and Inspect Your Rain Gutters: The gutters of your home probably took a beating through the winter months. Ice and water and all sorts of debris from late fall can do quite a number on gutters and if you haven’t replaced them in a while. You may may want to check them over for leaks or weak points. A leaky gutter could sending water against your home and that can cause wood to rot around your roof line.