Shorewest Shares: What To Do With An Extra Hour Of Daylight

Start your spring cleaning. With the warm weather approaching, it’s time to clear your closet of your winter wardrobe. Wash your jackets, hats, scarves and mittens and put away in storage.

Clean your windows. As spring is nearing, appreciate the extra hour of sunlight coming into your windows!

Bathe your pets. Your pets may have been able to escape bath time in the winter, but it’s time they get bathed. Your family will appreciate it the fresh, clean smell!

Wash your car. It’s time to remove all the remains of winter! Wash your cash and remove the salt stains that have been visible for the past four months. Shampoo your mats, vacuum the salt and get ready for warmer temperatures.

Prepare your home for spring. Winter weather is very damaging on our homes — and with an extra hour of daylight, it’s time to get your home ready for spring.

Think gardening. It may be too earlier to plant your garden or mow the grass, but you can start prepping for it. Coming up with a schedule and a plan will help when the ground thaws.

Check your landscape. Make sure your yard slopes away from your home. This will ensure that moisture is kept away from your foundation.

Get outside toys ready. Pump up bike tires, adjust seats, find helmets, bring out the chalk, clear the swing set. As the warm temperatures arrive, you’ll be prepared to enjoy them.