Bring the Spring Into Your Home With These Easy Expert Tips From…
Q&A with Organizational Pro Peter Walsh + Dermatologist Shares A…
Actor Hank Azaria + Freezer Meals + Artichokes 2 Ways with Rach
See Inside Barbara Corcoran's Stunning NY Apartment + It's Steak…
How to Make Chicken and Lobster Piccata | Richard Blais
Donnie Wahlberg Spills Details About NKOTB's First Ever Conventi…
Donnie Wahlberg + Jenny McCarthy Say Rach Is Such a "Joy" + Look…
The Best Moments From 17 Seasons of the Show Will Make You Laugh…
How to Make Crabby Carbonara | Rachael Ray
Rach Chats "Firsts" In Flashback From Our First Episode Ever In …
How to Make Apple-Cider Braised Pork Chop Sandwiches with Onion …
Rach's Chef Pals Say Goodbye to Show in Surprise Video Message
How to Make Sesame Cookies | Buddy Valastro
How to Make Tortilla with Potatoes, Piquillo Peppers and Mancheg…
How to Make Shrimp Burgers | Jacques Pepin
How to Make Spanakopipasta | Rachael Ray
Andrew McCarthy Chokes Up Discussing Emotional Trip to Spain wit…
Celebrity Guests Send Farewell Messages After 17 Seasons of the …
Celebrity Guests Send Farewell Messages After 17 Seasons of the …
Andrew McCarthy Teases Upcoming "Brat Pack" Reunion Special
Michelle Obama Toasts Rach's 17 Years on the Air With a Heartfel…
If your house has a case of the winter doldrums, it’s time to shake things up with a dose of spring cleaning. Lifestyle expert Carter Oosterhouse stopped by to share a few of his expert tips to get your home ready for warmer weather. A few simple steps and your home could be spring-ready in no time.
Tip #1 - Stain the fence
Sunlight degrades the lining that bonds wood fibers, allowing water to penetrate and causing the surface to gray. Knock debris and flakes off the wood with a broom, then brush on a nontoxic deck cleaner. Rinse the fence with water, then let it dry. Next, evenly apply a penetrating stain (“karate kid style”) to extend the life of the fence by 5-10 years.
READ: 4 DIY Projects for Under $50 That Can Transform an Entire Room
Tip #2 - Pick up some houseplants
Plants like aloe and spider plants function as air purifiers -- even NASA scientists use plants to clean their space equipment! Carter recommend a ratio of one plant per 100-square feet of space.
Tip #3 - Clean your gutters
This should be done twice a year -- so grab your gloves. The first step is to look in gutter bottoms for loose granules, a sign your roof shingles may be degrading and could be in need of replacing. Then, to clean out that gunk in the downspout gooseneck gutter, grab your garden hose. Take off the nozzle, turn on the water and then shove the hose into the downspout to power out of gooseneck bends.
READ: 5 Tips and Tricks for Decorating When You’re Broke
Tip #4 - Examine roof shingles...carefully!
Every year over 500,000 people have ladder-related accidents that require medical attention in the United States alone. Before ever climbing up a ladder to check your roof, grab a pair of binoculars and do your check from the ground. Some inventive folks are even using drones to check on their shingles. Look out for shingles that are cracked, buckled or loose, or are missing granules need to be replaced.
WATCH: 60-Second Home Renovation DIYs ANYONE Can Do
More Info
