6 Spring Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn't Procrastinate On-or Else 6 Spring Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn't Procrastinate On-or Else Before you pause to savor sunnier days, you should make sure your home is ready for the season. Here's your essential spring home maintenance checklist. Lauren Sieben, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Ah, the telltale signs of spring: trees in bloom, slightly warmer weather, allergies flaring—and a long list of chores to tackle around the house. Before you pause to savor the sunnier days, it’s important to make sure your home is ready for the season. Here’s what experts say you need to include on your spring home maintenance checklist.