Ceiling fans can make a stuffy room feel pleasantly cool, but unlike air conditioners, they don’t actually lower the temperature of a room. Instead, fans generate a breeze, creating a wind-chill-like effect as the moving air helps you eliminate body heat. But if your ceiling fan only pushes around hot air, this phenomenon won’t be nearly as effective. To keep your home cool (and comfortably warm in the winter), learn how to change your ceiling fan direction for summer and winter.
5 Small Maintenance Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for Summer
01.06.2024 - 12:47 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
Summer is getting closer and closer, and now is the time to start checking some key home and yard maintenance tasks off of your to-do list so that you can fully enjoy the season when it arrives.
Below are five small key chores that you'll want to tackle indoors and out, according to the pros.
If you're lucky enough to have access to your very own outdoor space, you're going to want to ensure it's in tip-top shape before summer officially kicks off.
Olivia Ettienne, a Tasker with TaskRabbit, recommends clearing all the dirt and debris out. She recommends pressure washing the area if possible.
«That will remove built-up mold and mildew, refreshing its surface and helping prevent permanent damage and staining,» Ettienne says.
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Your yard itself may not be in the best shape following the winter and spring months, and a little bit of care can go a long way in prepping your backyard space for the summer season.
Jeremy Yamaguchi, the CEO of Lawn Love, suggests going outside and clearing your yard of any fallen debris, removing pesky weeds, and pruning any plants that need it on a weekly basis.
«If you garden, start spending some time getting your soil prepped and ready for planting,» Yamaguchi says.
On a related note, have you paid much attention to your outdoor lighting scheme lately?
«A good outdoor lighting design can not only accentuate your home’s best features, but it can also be a safeguard against would-be intruders and tripping accidents,» Dan Mock, VP of operations at Mister Sparky, says.
He recommends a variety of outdoor lighting approaches. String lights are great for setting a cozy scene.
«Hang weather-resistant lights from trees or around poles to give just enough light to the
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