Welcome to Week 12 of the Weekly Home Check

Let's hope the cold weather is behind us and continue prepping our home for warmer days ahead! This week, let’s get a head start on readying your grass, lawnmower, grill, and patio furniture for spring and summer.

⛽ Oiling the Lawnmower

• Start by checking the oil level and condition. If needed, drain the old oil and replace it with fresh oil.
• Replace the spark plugs, lubricate any moving parts and sharpen the blades. Lawn mower tools linked here. ​

🍖 Setting Up the Grill

• Give the grill a cleaning, removing any built-up grease and debris. Find all my grill cleaning tools linked here.
• Check the propane or charcoal supply and replenish as necessary.

⛱️ Prepping the Patio Furniture

• Give your furniture a good spray or scrub to remove dirt and grime accumulated over the winter months.
• Check for any signs of wear or damage, such as rust or loose screws, and make any necessary repairs.

🌱 Prepping the Lawn

These steps should be done over the next couple of months and adjusted based on the region where you live.

• Begin by raking away any dead leaves, twigs, or debris that have accumulated over the winter. Consider using a de-thatcher.
• ​Aerate the soil to promote better airflow and water absorption.
• Apply a spring fertilizer and pre-emergent to nourish your lawn before the soil temperature has reaches 55 degrees. Then give the grass a healthy water.
• Cut the grass 1-2 times a week, then by late spring give the grass a 2nd fertilization.
• Reduce the amount of times you mow the grass and apply a weed killer if needed.
• If you used a pre-emergent, you should not plant any new seeds until the end of summer.

🛠️ Supplies and Materials

Looking for the products I've used in previous weeks? Find all my supplies and tools linked below:

• ​Amazon​
• ​Walmart​
• ​Lowes​

I’d love to see your progress—tag me in your photos and videos when you're done!

- Kyshawn

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