Use Our 20-Point Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

And, a new FCC program will make your smart devices more secure. Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( March 21, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Introduction [] [Stepping Into Spring Cleaning]( Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Yesterday, we talked about [spring cleaning your finances](, and today we focus on your home. Winter weather can wreak havoc on the exterior of your home and the surroundings. I’ve experienced a series of high winds that have done damage to some shingles and my landscaping. Seasonal maintenance is a money saving chore we all have to do or risk big repair and replacement bills, and that’s why I helped prepare a handy checklist to get us started. [Use this 20-point checklist to get your home ready for spring]( and you’ll have time to enjoy the better weather on its way. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer P.S. 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