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April Home Maintenance Checklist: Get Your Home Spring-Ready

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As the days get longer and the weather warms up, April is the perfect time to refresh your home after winter and prepare for the months ahead. This month’s checklist will help you tackle essential maintenance tasks to keep your home in top shape. 1. Inspect Your Roof and Gutters Winter weather can take a toll on your roof and gutters. Check for missing shingles, signs of leaks, and clear out any leaves or debris from gutters to ensure proper drainage. 2. Service Your HVAC System Before the summer heat arrives, schedule a professional tune-up for your air conditioning unit. Change your filters and clean vents to improve air quality and efficiency. 3. Check Windows and Doors for Leaks Inspect seals and caulking around windows and doors to keep cool air in and pests out. Replace weatherstripping if needed to improve energy efficiency. 4. Freshen Up Outdoor Spaces Power wash your driveway, deck, and patio to remove winter grime. Check for loose boards or cracks and make any necessa...
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Monster Mash-Up Pumpkins

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Mix and match pumpkins and gourds to create these adorable monsters. 
To make eyes, wrap 12-gauge orange and black aluminum wire into spirals; attach to gourd with hot glue. On a second, slightly larger gourd, add vertical or horizontal stripes with painter’s tape and black paint. Once dry, stack eye gourd on striped gourd, using skewers to secure if necessary. Pierce sides of striped gourd with awl and insert black-painted stick arms.

Original Article via Woman's Day