Don't skip these 4 important spring home maintenance tasks

(BPT) - As the world starts to wake up after a cold winter, it's the perfect time to perform routine home maintenance tasks. Simple spring to-dos are the easiest way to find and fix existing problems before they turn into a massive headache.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing ^®, a Neighborly^® company, knows how important spring maintenance is to prolong the life and value of your home. Doing these four home plumbing maintenance tasks this spring can help keep your home in tip-top shape this season and beyond.

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