Decorating your home on the outside is just as crucial as keeping things together on the inside. With warm weather comes an opportunity to create out-door spaces that will expand the square footage of your home, at least temporarily.

• Check for chipped paint on exterior of your home.
• Does concrete need a face lift?
• Clean and repair outdoor furniture.
• Replace umbrellas and pillows now while selections are still good.
• Clean out old foliage and get pots ready for planting new flowers and shrubs.
• Scrub your fountains and plug them in to keep the mosquitoes at bay.
• Power wash your patio and if needed apply a fresh coat of stain.
• Check slates on fences and make sure you don't have any rotten wood.
• Trim shrubs and tress away from the house and outdoor grills.
• Lay sod and get rid of muddy patches in your yard.
• Replace bulbs and check all your outside door lighting.

Spring has sprung. Take pride in creating an outdoor space that reflects the interior of your house.