10 ways to prepare your home for spring:
Roof - Inspect the roof for winter damage: leaks, missing or broken shingles or tiles.

Gutters and Downspouts - Clean out; inspect and repair weaknesses; check for proper drainage.

Siding - Inspect and clean siding. Fix paint that is lifting or peeling.

Windows - Wash, put up screens and patch any holes. Replace if needed.

Doors - Make sure they close and lock properly. Repair or replace loose or damaged frames.

Foundation - Check foundation walls, floors, concrete, and masonry for cracking, heaving, or deterioration.

Deck and Porches - Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs, and railings for loose boards and deterioration.

Landscape - Cut back and trim all vegetation and overgrown bushes from structures.

Sprinkler - Check lawn sprinkler system for leaky valves and exposed lines.

Hot-water Heating system - Lubricate circulating pump and motor.

Your Tax Refund could bring life back into your property by simply painting, you can change the appearance of your home inside and out or that remodel you've been dreaming of... or the new pool the kids have been begging for. Either of these projects will increase the value of your home and put extra equity in your pocket.