Spring is here in Twin Falls, and before the summer heat locks in, now is the perfect time to tackle the projects you put off all winter. Here are five we see Twin Falls homeowners tackle most often — and everything you need is in stock at Twin Falls Hardware & Supply.

1. Deck Inspection and Repair

Idaho winters are tough on cedar and pressure-treated lumber. Walk your deck and probe for soft spots with a screwdriver. Replace any boards that show rot, and re-drive or replace any popped screws with 2-1/2" star-drive deck screws rated for ACQ lumber. Finish with a UV-blocking deck stain to extend the life of the wood through Magic Valley's intense summer sun.

2. Exterior Paint Touch-Up

Peeling paint is more than cosmetic — it lets moisture into your siding. Sand the loose areas, prime with an exterior primer-sealer, and top-coat with a quality 100% acrylic latex. Our staff can custom-tint a gallon to match your existing color.

3. Replace Leaky Outdoor Faucets

Frost can crack hose bibs over winter. Shut the interior valve, swap in a new anti-siphon hose bib, and you're done in under an hour. We stock brass hose bibs and all the fittings.

4. Caulk Windows and Doors

Air infiltration drives up energy bills all summer long. A $4 tube of paintable latex caulk around your windows and exterior door frames pays for itself in weeks.

5. Check Your GFCI Outlets

Test every GFCI outlet in your garage, bathrooms, and kitchen by pressing the Test button. Any that don't trip — or won't reset — need to be replaced. A new 15A GFCI outlet is $14 and takes 15 minutes to install.

Stop by Twin Falls Hardware & Supply at 2180 Addison Ave W or call us at (208) 555-0211. We'll help you put together the exact materials list for your project.