By May, we´ve started planting and, with luck, have our home´s interior tidied up and organized for the next few months. May is great for spring cleaning, or if you started, but ran short of time, it´s a good time to wrap it up. Memorial weekend at the end of the month is typically a great time to do a couple painting projects as well as some of those fix-up projects around the yard. When you´re done, a barbecue is a dandy way to unwind with family and friends.

• Plan a garage or tag sale for this May or June. The days are long and lots of people like to hit sales early in the morning.
• Finish spring cleaning projects.
• Mother´s Day. Call your mom, send a card, buy flowers.
• Check gutters, downspouts, and roof for leaks. Schedule roofing repair if needed.
• Check siding for winter damage. Schedule repair.
• If planning to paint exterior, start prep now. Call painter to schedule job.
• Clean fireplace or stove. Call to schedule chimney cleaning. Have chimney repointed if needed.
• Clean around AC compressor.
• Remove storm windows. Inspect for damage, clean, repair, then store.
• Wash windows, then put in screens.
• Clear out debris from under decks or porches.
• Plant annuals. Make a hanging basket with annuals for porch or patio.
• Cut back any trees or branches that are touching the siding or roof.
• If you need pest control, call now and schedule exterminators.
• Clean and repair patio furniture.
• Check any outdoor play equipment for damage, then repair.