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How To Get Your Home Ready For Memorial Day Weekend In 5 Easy Steps
Stay cool by outsourcing pre-summer tasks such as deep cleaning, yard work and pool maintenance using professionals in your area.
Memorial Day is right around the corner — and since the holiday has long been known as the unofficial start of summer (and barbecue season!), it’s the perfect time to get your house ready to entertain. However, party hosts don’t always have the time to complete all the necessary home maintenance tasks beforehand. Using Thumbtack, a home services app used by millions, busy homeowners can connect with local professionals to quickly knock items off of the party prep to-do list. From deep cleaning to grill prep, here are five easy steps to get your home ready for Memorial Day weekend and the rest of summer.
1. Deep Clean The Interior
When was the last time you cleaned your house from the baseboards to the ceiling fans? Have you ever cleaned so thoroughly you removed dust and grime that accumulated before you even moved in? Don’t be so eager to grab your broom and mop just yet. Let a professional house cleaner reclaim your home’s sparkle.
Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing their home after a professional deep clean can tell you the service is well worth the cost. A professional does not simply stick to the surface levels in a home. They go into great detail, dusting fan blades, wiping down drawers, scrubbing grout and cleaning upholstery — even under the cushions. Let a professional tackle these often-time-consuming tasks.
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2. Prep Your Yard
Now that your home’s interior is sparkling, it’s time to move along to your home’s exterior. First impressions matter, and your home’s exterior is the first thing your guests will see when they arrive. It’s time to sweep the deck, power-wash the driveway, spruce up your plants,wipe your windows and do all of the maintenance projects you’ve been procrastinating over.
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While these tasks might seem daunting, Thumbtack is able to find professionals to help you tackle all of your outdoor projects. Use Thumbtack to hire a handyman, power washers, window cleaners and more.
The centerpiece of every home’s exterior is the lawn, but lawn care can be complicated. You have to maintain a lawn mower, become an expert on your grass type, have extensive knowledge about common lawn pests and find space for the numerous tools required to service a lawn. It’s much simpler and cost-effective to hire a professional lawn care service.
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3. Open The Pool
Pool maintenance might just be more tedious than lawn care. Each year, homeowners should get their pools properly cleaned, chlorinated and inspected. Failing to properly implement any of these operations could not only permanently damage your pool but also could create a potential health hazard.
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Fortunately, Thumbtack has your back! You can hire a pool specialist to perform all the necessary tasks to ensure your pool is ready on the first day of summer. Based on the national average, you can expect to spend $150-$300 for a one-time pool cleaning service and $175-$255 for acid washing your pool. At these affordable costs, save yourself the headache, change into your swimwear and leave your pool in the hands of a professional.
And if the summer heat has you daydreaming about diving into a pool of your own, consider building one! There are plenty of pool installation professionals in your area eager to take on this rewarding project.
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4. Set Up The Grill
Summer is often synonymous with a blazing hot grill. But if your grill is ice cold after turning that knob or in need of a repair, consider hiring an appliance repair professional. Once your grill is working properly, you’ll want to also make sure it’s clean. Properly clean your grill at the beginning of the summer and in between uses so as not to contaminate new food with old food left on the grill grates.
Grill cleaning often involves burning off any stuck-on debris, soaking grill components, vacuuming grates, scrubbing, washing, wiping and disassembling. Rather than taking on this project yourself, you can hire a pro to do it for you, ensuring a thorough cleaning. Is it time to upgrade your grill or make the grill part of a more permanent backyard fixture? Thumbtack can help you hire a gas grill professional to safely install your new grill for you.
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5. Assemble Your Outdoor Furniture
Did you just order an outdoor set that matches the ambiance you’re looking to achieve? Or perhaps you’re looking to set up a fire pit for the evening. Don’t worry about assembling it all by yourself; a furniture assembly pro or handyman can do it for you.
Furniture assembly costs through Thumbtack depend on the item you’re looking to assemble. From patio sets to gazebos, professionals can tackle various outdoor pieces to ensure your yard provides the perfect atmosphere for Memorial Day weekend — and all summer weekends to follow! By hiring a furniture assembly professional near you, you’ll ensure a quick and seamless process without the added hassle of finding the time or spending hours working in the heat.
Getting Started With Thumbtack
Completing daily tasks should be easy, and Thumbtack reflects that mindset. To start using Thumbtack’s diverse pool of services, enter your name, email and password to create your new account. Then, enter in your ZIP code to find services you require at amazing price points.
Contact professionals through Thumbtack’s easy-to-use website or mobile app. Thumbtack provides up-to-date information regarding logistics, project details and answers to all of your service questions. You can even read thousands of reviews from customers who rely on Thumbtack for a variety of home tasks including organizing, landscaping, remodeling and pest control.