Winter to Spring Home Prep: Get Your Home Ready for Warmer Days

February 6th, 2025

As the chill of winter begins to fade, now is the perfect time to start preparing your home for the warmer days ahead. Early maintenance can prevent costly repairs and ensure your home is in top shape for spring and summer. Here’s a checklist to help you seamlessly transition your home from winter to spring.

1. Inspect Your Exterior

Winter weather can take a toll on your home’s exterior, and addressing issues now can prevent costly repairs later. Conduct a thorough walkthrough of your property to assess visible wear and tear. A proactive approach will ensure your home remains in excellent condition for the upcoming seasons.

Winter weather can take a toll on your home’s exterior. Perform a thorough inspection to check for any damage caused by snow, ice, and wind.

Roof & Gutters: Look for missing shingles, leaks, and clogged gutters. Clean out debris to prevent water buildup.
Siding & Paint: Check for cracks, peeling paint, or signs of wear that may need repair or repainting.
Foundation & Walkways: Examine your foundation and pathways for cracks or shifting caused by freeze-thaw cycles.

2. Get Your Deck & Outdoor Spaces Ready

Your outdoor living spaces are essential for relaxation and entertaining as the weather warms up. Taking the time to inspect, clean, and refresh these areas now means you’ll be ready to enjoy them as soon as spring arrives. Pay close attention to safety concerns and aesthetic upgrades that can enhance your home’s curb appeal.

Your outdoor areas will soon be a gathering spot, so make sure they’re safe and inviting.

Deck & Patio: Inspect for loose boards, rusted fasteners, and signs of rot. Power wash and reseal if necessary.
Outdoor Furniture: Clean and inspect furniture for damage. Consider upgrading cushions or adding new decorative elements.
Grill & Outdoor Kitchen: Clean your grill, check for gas leaks, and restock any necessary accessories.

3. Check Windows & Doors

Windows and doors are key components in maintaining your home’s energy efficiency. Proper insulation helps with temperature control and can lower your energy bills. A thorough inspection and necessary upgrades will enhance your home’s comfort and reduce unwanted drafts.

Proper insulation and sealing can improve energy efficiency as the weather warms up.

Inspect Seals & Weatherstripping: Replace worn-out weatherstripping to keep your home comfortable.
Clean Windows & Screens: Remove winter grime and check for cracks or damage.
Upgrade to Energy-Efficient Options: Consider replacing older windows with energy-efficient models to reduce cooling costs.

4. Service Your HVAC System

Your HVAC system plays a critical role in maintaining indoor comfort. You can avoid unexpected breakdowns and ensure efficient performance by servicing it before the temperatures rise. Regular maintenance extends the lifespan of your unit and keeps your home’s air quality at its best.

Your heating and cooling system works hard all year—ensure it’s ready for the seasonal shift.

Change Air Filters: Replacing filters improves air quality and system efficiency.
Schedule a Professional Tune-Up: Have a technician inspect your system to ensure it’s running optimally.
Clean Air Vents: Remove dust and debris for better airflow.

5. Consider a Remodel or Adding a Deck

Spring is also a great time to think about larger home improvement projects. If you’ve been considering a remodel or adding a deck, now is the perfect time to start planning. A new deck can provide the ideal outdoor gathering space, adding function and value to your home. Munz Construction specializes in high-quality remodels and custom deck installations to help you make the most of your outdoor spaces.

Go Ahead on Spring with Munz Construction

Taking care of these tasks now will save you time and money. If you need professional assistance with exterior repairs, deck upgrades, or home renovations, Munz Construction is here to help. With 40 years of experience, we’re committed to making your home look and function its best. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!

By following this checklist, your home will be in peak condition just in time to enjoy the warmer months. Need help with a project? Call Munz Construction today!

L. C.

14:13 11 Sep 18

Munz Construction has done a number of large projects for us at our home over the past 18 yrs. They have always done a great job. Their workers are good and very courteous. We have always felt very comfortable with them in our house, especially Phil and Jason. Steve and Pete are easy to work with and are responsive to questions/issues. Bryan is very helpful when you need to make selections for your projects. The company stands behind their work and provides quality in a timely fashion, which can't be said for a lot of other companies these days. We would definitely recommend them!

tina leck

17:46 17 Aug 18

Munz Construction did an amazing job with our basement remodel. The entire team was so pleasant to work with. Everyone that has come to our home since the remodel has been thoroughly impressed with the design. It really was a great experience to work with everyone at Munz. I’d like to also add that my husband tends to be an “overspender” and I am the complete opposite... so from the very start of our project , the design team made sure we were both comfortable with all of our selections. They always showed numerous options and price points for different things. So in the end, my husband and I were both so happy with everything. Thanks Munz, we’ll definitely use you again.

Sheryl Duffy

19:23 17 Sep 18

I did a major renovation of a 40 year old house. While touching virtually every room, the most significant changes included creating a new custom kitchen by combining the existing kitchen with a small dining room, creating a new master bedroom and converting a small bedroom into a large new master bathroom. I had contacted several well known home renovation companies who either did not seem to be interested in the large project or did not seem to offer the “full service” and support I needed. Steve and Bryan spent all the time I needed to make me comfortable making all the design decisions – not an easy task since I am design challenged! Any issues that came up, as would be expected in a project this size, were addressed. In addition, everyone made living in the house during construction as comfortable as possible. I would also like to say that the attention to detail and the finishing work done by their people was remarkable. The final results are fantastic! Needless to say I would use them again for any project and would highly recommend Munz Construction.

DJ Mischak

17:49 17 Sep 18

Chris and his crew were amazing! They added an addition that "touched" every room in the house. His workers were kind, courteous, and respectful AND they got the job done in a timely manner with WONDERFUL results. We love our new addition. We have the BEST house on the block!!!!

Hunter Labovitz

20:39 19 Sep 18

We were gutting and remodeling an old house that needed major work but that we didn’t want to tear down. Given the time and cost involved, we were very deliberate with our choice of contractor. We are very glad we chose Munz Construction as dealing with all of their employees was a pleasure from Day One (and the project took about a year so we had lots of contact). They always suggested ways to cut costs, had good suggestions to modify the blueprints to our advantage and never pushed unnecessary ideas. The design team was especially helpful as their three-dimensional computer models really gave us good insight into the final product and allowed us to make pre-construction tweaks of which we otherwise would not have thought. Munz was also very good about fixing things without complaint. As we approach one year in our new house, we are very happy and also receive lots of compliments on the design and preservation of the house.

Stacey Holloran

13:58 18 Oct 18

We are very pleased with Munz Construction. We had the front of our house framed for new windows, new siding, stucco removal, new gutters, lighting etc. They helped with design ideas upfront and the house looks amazing. Erich and his team were very pleasant, professional and detail oriented. We would definitely use them again for any additional work in the future.

Cynthia Powell

20:28 23 Oct 18

Everyone at Munz that we had the pleasure of working with were wonderful. From the beginning of our project, until the end everyone worked so hard. We had a new room, bathroom, and a beautiful porch put on our house. We are extremely happy. I would highly recommend this company.

Giannina Macaluso

21:14 22 Oct 18

Munz Construction installed my new windows. They were extremely professional and did a great job.The crew arrived timely, covered my floors and were sure keep all areas clean throughout the installation.After the job was completed the crew cleaned and actually left my home cleaner than they found it! Munz Construction is hugely recommeded and will be installing my new kitchen, powder room and hall bath!Nice to see a professional company!!!!

Catherine Melly

15:09 30 Aug 18

Had great experience with Pete, our site manager, as well as Jason (construction), Jack (electrician ), Dave (painter), and all of the other subcontractors. Very clean, professional, pleasant. I found the initial process of general design less than ideal. Having little experience with this process, I didn't feel as informed as I could have been. I expected there may be options in layout and design, but that was not the case. In fact, the original design presented to us didn't really show a layout at all, merely a word document of what would be done. I was slightly taken aback when, e.g., there was no option for any kind of linen storage in the bathroom as the design completely removed a large closet that we had in order to make room for a stall shower. It was assumed we would want a whirlpool tub, and we weren't really asked about that option. These kinds of things made me a little uncomfortable with going forward. To us, it was a very expensive job, and yet I felt like it was not considered an important one when we sat with the designer. We felt much more comfortable when Pete met with us to go over the job expectations. There were very few glitches along the way, and Pete handled each of these very professionally. The work as completed is very good, and we are very happy with the end result.

Peter Gilles

21:19 17 Oct 18

Munz Construction is a one-of-a-kind experience when it comes to renovations and construction. The family-run local business will handle every aspect of your project from helping see your initial ideas through to budgeting, permitting, and construction. You will be delighted by the friendly, knowledgeable staff whether you're visiting the showroom or have construction crews conscientiously working for you to create your masterpiece. Munz Construction has the capabilities to handle any size renovation or construction project. If you enjoy working with the best then try Munz!