Spring checklist

Spring: done this season

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• Done this season: how to clean gutters safely
  How to clean gutters safelyClean gutters: single story only, bucket on the ladder, move it often, flush the downspout.
• Done this season: how to start and winterize a lawn mower
  How to start and winterize a lawn mowerMower care: plug wire off for the blade, fresh fuel, oil, filter; stabilize for winter.
• Done this season: how to mow a lawn properly
  How to mow a lawn properlyMow a lawn: clear the yard, cut a third at most, dry grass, sharp blade, engine off to clear.
• Done this season: how to clean a dryer vent
  How to clean a dryer ventClean the lint screen every load and the whole dryer vent once a year; metal duct only.
• Done this season: how to recaulk a tub or shower
  How to recaulk a tub or showerRecaulk a tub: all old caulk out, clean and dry, tape, tub full, one bead, smooth once.
• Done this season: how to patch a hole in drywall
  How to patch a hole in drywallPatch drywall: compound for nail holes, mesh for small, new piece for big; thin coats.
• Done this season: how to paint a room
  How to paint a roomPaint a room: prep and tape, ceiling first, cut in, roll a W, keep a wet edge, two coats.
• Done this season: what to keep in a first aid kit
  What to keep in a first aid kitStock a first aid kit at home and in the car, numbers card in the lid, restock after use.
• Done this season: how to organize important documents
  How to organize important documentsKeep one document box: five sections, originals fireproofed, scans encrypted, one person told.
• Done this season: what health checkups men need by age
  What health checkups men need by ageCheckups: blood pressure from 18, one-time infection tests, cholesterol, colon at 45, ask.
• Done this season: how to set up a ladder safely
  How to set up a ladder safelyLadder: firm level ground, four up one out, three feet over the edge, three points of contact.
• Done this season: how to use a pressure washer safely
  How to use a pressure washer safelyPressure washer: widest nozzle first, two to three feet away, never at skin, gas outdoors.