Spring Home Improvement Checklist: What to Check Outside Your House Right Now

Spring is here, and that means it is time to stop ignoring the outside of your house. In this Hire It Done episode, Adam Helfman walks through a practical exterior spring home improvement checklist to help homeowners catch small problems before they turn into expensive repairs.   He covers the roof, gutters, downspouts, siding, caulking, foundation cracks, drainage, concrete, decks, mulch, fencing, irrigation, pavers, and even your AC condenser. And the best part is that he tells you what you can realistically do yourself and where it makes more sense to call in a pro.   If you want a smarter spring walkaround for your home, this is a strong place to start.   Questions answered in this episode:   Q: What is the safest first step for checking your roof in spring? A: Adam recommends starting from the street with your smartphone and zooming in before even thinking about climbing a ladder.   Q: Why should homeowners check gutters and downspouts early in spring? A: Because backed-up gutters can push water into the roof, fascia, and exterior areas that become expensive to repair.   Q: What foundation issues should homeowners watch for? A: Look for cracks, settling, staining, water puddling, and poor drainage around the perimeter of the house.   Q: What does positive drainage mean? A: The grade should slope away from the house, with a rough rule of thumb of about six inches down over ten feet.   Q: What should homeowners check around the AC condenser? A: Keep debris and bushes cleared back in a three-foot ring and schedule a spring tune-up before heavy summer use.   Q: Can too much mulch be a problem? A: Yes. Over time, mulch can build up too high against the foundation and increase the risk of water damage.   Q: What should homeowners look for on decks, driveways, and pavers? A: Loose or rotted boards, cracked asphalt, shifted pavers, and washed-out sand or base materials.   If this episode helped you, subscribe to the Hire It Done podcast and channel for more real homeowner guidance.   🔗 CONNECT WITH Adam 💻 Website: https://hireitdone.com/ 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HireitDone 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhelfman/ 🤝 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hireitdone/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hireitdone 𝕏 X: https://x.com/helfystyle