Spring Cleaning Outdoors – Chore Chart

Yesterday’s big list of Spring Cleaning tips was for indoors, but the yard and outside of the house has a bunch of chores that need to be tended to–plus there’s plenty of prep work to be done for the upcoming season (whew!). Here’s a chore chart to help you get organized…

Spring Cleaning Outdoors

Chore Chart

1. Check & clear gutters, look for leaks & fix
2. Check roof, shingles & chimney
3. Wash siding, doors & windows
4. Wash & inspect fence
5. Clean rain barrel
6. Check or setup the compost area (How To Build A Compost Bin, Make Your Own Cheap & Easy Worm Bin, How To Make Compost Guide, How to Build a $15 Compost Bin)
7. Clean garage, shed, dog house or dog run
8. Rake up & clean the dog potty area
9. Rake lawn
10. Wash deck/patio
11. Sweep and hose down the driveway & sidewalks
12. Prepare flower beds and gardens
13. Clear debris from hedges, bushes, trees
14. Wash garden containers if they weren’t cleaned before storing away
15. Check and clean garden tools and equipment (if not done in the fall before storage)
16. Wash and set out all patio & yard furniture, check for needed repairs
17. Pull out BBQ, prepare fire pit or outdoor grill, check propane tank
18. Prepare plant potting center
19. Wash bird bath and set out
20. Set out hummingbird feeders
21. Set up the cold frame

Keep A Running List

• Document paint jobs & repairs that are needed
• Supplies needed for yard and garden

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• Spring Cleaning: Motivation Tips
• Tipnut’s Guide To Spring Cleaning
• How to Build a $15 Compost Bin