What Plans Do You Have for Your Home This May? | Trusted American Mortgage

Can you believe we are already into May this year? Time is flying by, don’t you think?

Since May brings a number of holidays, including Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, this month is the perfect time to get your house in order so you and your family can enjoy the warmer days. Our team at Trusted American Mortgage has tips on how you can do just that.

Light Things Up

You may want to consider adding lighting to your outdoor space. Not only can outdoor letting set a mood for your home, it can also add security, too. Motion-activated lights can be a great addition to the exterior of your home, while if you spend a lot of time on the deck or patio, string lights might be a soft and comfortable addition.

If you already have outdoor lighting, make sure there are no bulbs or lighting that needs replacing.

Spruce Up the Plants

Take care of the plants currently taking up residence in your outdoor space. Chances are there are many plants that needs to be replaced after the winter.

Use this month to think about what plants (and color scheme) you would like to add to your outdoor space this season. In addition, you want to make sure you are planting any new plants where they get enough sunlight in order to grow and flourish this season.

Boost Your Safety

Finally, May is a good month to do a safety check for your home. Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working correctly and don’t need their batteries replaced. If they’re older than age 10, it’s time to replace them altogether.

Thinking about grilling out soon? You may want to rethink the placement of your grill. The grill should be placed at least 10 feet away from the side of your house and anything else that’s flammable. You also need to ensure you have a bucket filled with water handy or a working hose nearby to extinguish flames if they get out of hand.

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