Spring Maintenance Chores and DIY Costs

Get ready for warmer weather and tackle these chores for inside your home and outdoors in your yard and garden.

By Gene And Katie Hamilton

Begin the Spring season with a resolution to make pesky repairs and do maintenance chores that will make your home and lawn look terrific. These tasks are quasi-easy routines that keep your home and property in good shape. Before you decide whether you'll do the work or hire a contractor compare the costs so you can plan your budget.

LAWN AND GARDEN JOBS

• COST TO RESTORE A LAWN
• COST TO TUNE UP A LAWN MOWER
• COST TO TUNE UP A LAWN TRACTOR
• COST TO REPAIR A GARDEN HOSE
• COST TO PRUNE TREES AND SHRUBS
• COST TO EDGE A GARDEN BED
• COST TO STAIN A WOOD FENCE
• COST TO REMOVE A TREE STUMP

AROUND THE HOUSE

• COST TO PRESSURE WASH SIDING
• COST TO REPLACE A BROKEN WINDOW PANE
• COST TO REPLACE A PATIO DOOR SCREEN
• COST TO REPAIR A TORN WINDOW SCREEN
• COST TO REPAIR AND CLEAN GUTTERS
• COST TO PRESSURE WASH A DECK
• COST TO REPAIR CONCRETE
• COST TO REPLACE A SUMP PUMP
• COST TO SEAL ASPHALT DRIVEWAY