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The official date when Summer starts is June 20, but there’s no reason to delay one of the most joyful times of year for many. Start early by getting your home and garden ready for the warmer weather. Arrange the ideal spot around your home for beach towels to drip and dry, and more. Review these 10 to-do things to enjoy the season to the maximum.

Things to Check Off Your List Within Hours

1. Create a spot to dry bathing suits and beach towels. Wet sandy beach towels brought through the house can be an imminent mess. However, it is a mess you can easily prevent with a little preparation.
   Simply pick out a designated spot, either right outside the door or in the bathroom, and put in some durable hooks for swimming trunks, bathing suits and wet towels. Once they become dry, sand can be shaken off easily outside, so you reduce any chances of it getting into your washing machine.
2. Energy savings in the summer consider a clothesline. Since the weather will offer warmer days and nights, think about bypassing the dryer and hanging your clothes to dry outdoors in natural air. It may not always be an option, but even periodically using a clothes line or drying rack can help save energy.

If hang-drying outside isn’t a choice, you are able to still decrease your energy bill by washing in cold water, keeping the lint trap clean and having your dryer vent regularly maintained to improve airflow.

3. California mornings and nights do provide comfortable weather. The view and the scenery look nice but sometimes opening the windows or door can let in flying bugs which means screens are a good option to have. Don’t forget to inspect screens thoroughly and repair holes as required.
4. Create an area for summer arts & crafts. An area designated for arts and crafts can offer entertainment and a creative place that keeps you and kids off the smartphone screens. No matter if you have to work the whole summer, making an area focused on a hobby can motivate and encourage you.
5. Maintain efficient operation of your cooling system. Before the hot weather season starts look into dust ceiling fans, set up a maintenance appointment for the entire homes cooling system and install air-conditioning units in the window.
6. Lighten up furnishings. Put lite linen sheets on the beds, roll up those heavy rugs, and incorporate accents in lighter colors for the coming months of warmer weather. Of course, white curtains that flow with the summer breeze look fantastic, but if the weather becomes very hot where you live, you may want to have window shades or coverings that keep out the sun’s damaging rays on your furniture. Moreover, it can actually help keep your home cooler overall.
7. Monitor irrigation systems. A defective sprinkler or irrigation pipe that goes undetected can quickly cause huge issues for your lawn and garden. Make regular checks of each part of the system weekly, particularly during the summer months.
8. Tidy up your garage or shed. Since you’ll likely be going immediately outside your home during the summer, it’s smart to set some time aside before the season to clean out extra space where you store items. Remove any old hazardous materials or cans and take them to the proper waste facility, give away or sell items you no longer need or want and organize whatever remains.
9. Maintain first-aid kits and emergency supplies. With more outdoor activity,stay ready for any mishaps with first-aid kits in your home and vehicle,
10. Complete delayed projects and any maintenance. the odds are high there’s a few home improvement projects you’ve put off for one reason or another. It’s wise to make late May and early June the ideal time to get caught up.

Scott Fitzpatrick

Scott is a Business Development Manager at 1stNWM. He blogs about home loans, personal finance and lives in Orange County, CA. He feels good about sharing his expertise and real world stories of successful real estate transactions. when he’s not at work, he is with his bestie, a four-legged furry and often sloberring Saint Bernard, Wyatt.