Your May Checklist for a Smooth-Running Home | South Salem Homes

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With the weather warming and flowers blooming, May is a wonderful time to prepare your home for a season of indoor-outdoor living. Spruce up your outdoor kitchen, boost curb appeal, do a fire safety check and more — here are 10 home tasks to consider doing this month.
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1. Touch up interior paint. This is one of those tasks that sounds far more daunting than it really is. A plastic cup filled with paint and a small brush are all you need to make minor touch-ups to most rooms. A few minutes covering up scuff marks and stains can make a world of difference! If you have small holes (from moving artwork, for example), fill them with putty and allow it to dry for at least a day before painting.
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2. Restain the deck and repaint the porch. Freshen up your porch and deck this month by applying a new coat of paint or stain. A once-a-year refresh will help extend the life of the wood and keep it looking its best. If the finish is looking quite worn, you may need to have the surface completely sanded down and repainted — it’s worth it to keep your outdoor spaces in good shape for years to come.

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