Home maintenance checklist for transitioning from winter to spring: Reseal kitchen countertops - Select a sealer based on the exact type of stone in your home. Stone suppliers are usually happy to provide detailed instructions specific to the slab you selected Reapply weather stripping around windows and doors - Helps keep air conditioning bills down as temperatures rise Trim back trees - Before new branches grow or big summer storms roll through, call a professional to help trim trees Clean range hood filters - As a highly used item that is essentially invisible, cleaning a range hood filter can slip your mind. They are important to clean for maintaining airflow and lessening a potential fire risk in the kitchen Check concrete for cracks - Winter weather and general wear and tear can lead concrete to crack. Get ahead of potential water damage and expensive repairs by repairing concrete at first sight of a crack Clean out gutters - Spring showers can lead to water build up on a...