When tasks need doing only once a year, Tara Aronson's list will help keep you on schedule.
1. Hearth and home: Clean the fireplace. Empty ashes. Clean gas jets in hearth.
2. Good as new: Oil fireplace accessories.
3. Daylight Savings Time means: Check smoke alarm batteries.
4. Take a walk on the outside: Check the exterior of your home for any areas needing repair or paint.
5. Goodbye winter: Take down storm doors and windows.
6. First screening: Inspect, repair and vacuum window screens.
7. Hello spring! Clean your windows and let the sun shine in.
8. Blind spot: Clean your blinds or bring in the pros.
9. Beauty treatment: Clean drapes and other window treatments. Wash what you can, dry clean what you can, call professionals for the rest.
10. Finishing touches: Clean your furniture and upholstery.
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