Spring house-cleaning is a Yankee value related to the traits of shrewdness and frugality. Maintaining your home’s value with an assessment of what you no longer use, enjoy, and where your home needs work is the place to start. Clear out closets of unwanted clothing. Gather dated furniture and disused items for a tag sale, and if not sold when it’s done, donate what is left. Bank any profits from your spring ‘fling’. Less clutter creates a sense of calm and order, while highlighting your home’s best features. Consider needed repairs as you clean up. A new coat of paint, re-worked garden beds, or refinished wood floors polish your home’s overall character. Sparkling and fresh, your home’s value will soar.
