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Memorial Day is quickly approaching! Do you know what that means? School’s out, backyard barbecues, day trips to the beach, and so much more summer fun. Before you start to pack those bags for the beach and other vacations, consider getting your home prepared for the hottest months of the year. By starting preparations early, you can help bring down those high energy bills and improve the overall quality of your home. Mentioned below are some things we, here at Soap on a Rope, think are important to get your home summer ready.  Winter and the rainy months of spring can be pretty brutal on a home. The cold weather and constant rain can cause parts of the house to weaken, thus, causing leaks.Down here in Coastal Georgia, we know that the rain can be a little less forgiving between the months of May and August. As the weather gets warmer, it’s a good idea to get any gaps or cracks sealed. Caulking these areas before matters get worse can help prevent high costs due to damage. A leaky window sill can lead to rotted wood on your floors. If you’re like us, you’d rather use that money for ice cream on Tybee Island than in a home repair you can prevent. Rain water isn’t the only thing that can cause leakage in your walls and roof. With rain, sometimes comes wind, which can bring leaves, mud, and other types of debris. Allowing those things to pile up can cause clogs and, you guessed it, leaks! Clearing build up from your drains and gutters can be extremely beneficial when it comes to preventing water damage. We recommend making this a high priority on your summer to-do list. There is also the outside of the house to think about. As previously mentioned, summertime = outside time. And if you plan on having people over or just don’t want your neighbors to look at you sideways, maintenance around your house is just as important as maintenance inside of your house. This includes windows, the driveway, roof, plants/ bushes, etc. Having clean windows at any time of year is not only good for your home but good for your soul! It allows for natural light to give your home a sparkle that light bulbs just can’t offer. It also provides some added warmth to keep energy bills a little lower. It has been said that having a clean living space can help declutter your mind as well. Sometimes, we tend to neglect the outside and surrounding areas of our space. Pavements and driveways that are unkempt can cause problems we tend to not think about until we have to fix them. Outside of having a place to park close enough to the house to take in groceries, driveways are meant to help lead water away from your house. Without a system, water can be brutal on the structure of a building. Too much water near the foundation of your home can cause it to weaken. And just like with most things in life, a weak foundation means further damage in the future. Make sure that cracks that you see in your driveway and/ or pavements on your property are properly sealed. It won’t hurt to use this time to get in a deep clean of the areas as well. Pressure washing your outside surfaces not only makes things look better, but enhances the integrity of your home as well. All in all, flights are being booked;swimsuits are being ordered; outside gatherings are being planned. We suggest that you get an early start so that there’s less room for surprises before guests arrive. Fixing the small things now, can prevent a large bill in the future. After you book that room with the balcony that overlooks the ocean, start a new tab to look for professionals to help you keep your home intact. If you’re reading this and are in the Savannah, Ga or surrounding area, just click the link that lists our services to see what we can help you with. We hope this information has been helpful! T.D and the Soap on a Rope Crew!!