Motivation Tips to Tackle the “Honey-Do” List for Spring

As many of us find ourselves with more time at home, spring is here to give us a chance to get outdoors and do our normal spring cleaning.  Anything normal is good at a time like this, even spring cleaning and repairs. For many, it’s the first chance we’ve had to get outside and clean up the yard and our home exterior, it’s also a good time to finish indoor repairs before spring and summer draw us outdoors even more.
Outdoor Spring Maintenance Tasks
Spring gives us a chance to get outdoors for some yard work and home repair maintenance such as:

• Tilling a garden
• Weeding
• Planting flowers
• Trimming bushes

• Cleaning and repairing rain gutters
• Cleaning and lubricating your sliding doors
• Painting window trim, doors or exterior items

Getting outdoors and feeling the fresh air while tackling some home repair and maintenance items you haven’t had time for will help you to feel more productive and alleviate some stress. 
Indoor Spring Cleaning and Home Repairs
Finishing indoor maintenance projects will allow you to really enjoy the spring and summer outdoors without feeling guilty for putting off indoor home repairs.  Some common indoor spring cleaning tasks that might be on your list include:

• Cleaning the carpets
• Cleaning windows and doors
• Cleaning out closets 
• Donating unused items to charity
• Caulking around tubs, sinks and tiles
• Replacing sink and tub fixtures

Tips to Get Motivated for Spring Cleaning and Maintenance
With so much on our minds today it will do us good to tackle some spring cleaning and maintenance projects.  Take some time to think about the following tips to get motivated for some spring cleaning and repairs:

• Tackle Quick and Easy Repairs First

Tackling the quick and easy repairs first will give you a sense of accomplishment and get you excited about checking items of your “honey-do” list.  One of the quickest and easiest repairs you can make is to upgrade the look of your bathtub or replace faulty bathtub stoppers. 
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• Prioritize Tasks and Fun

Spend a few minutes each morning prioritizing your day.  Set aside some time for the projects you want to accomplish and set aside some time for fun.  Taking a walk with your family or getting some exercise in the house increases the endorphins we need to feel good naturally and will help to remind us of what’s most important in life. 

• Reward Yourself

Reward yourself with a treat for a job well done.  Knocking some things off your list yourself rather than calling in professionals probably saved you a nice chunk of money.  Treat yourself to a nice bottle of wine and a hot bubble bath in your shiny new tub or treat the family to a nice dine-in-delivery with the money you saved.

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