Nuts & Bolts - May

Welcome to the Nuts & Bolts

A monthly check-in from Topsail Contracting. Practical tips for your home, smart upgrades, and a cartoon from Dave.

This Month’s Quick Home Tip

Swap Your Ceiling Fan Direction for Summer

Most people don't realize their ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise in the summer to push cool air down. It's a simple switch on the fan itself and can make a noticeable difference in comfort — potentially letting you hold off on cranking the A/C for a few more weeks.

May Home Checklist

Spring is here! Now what?

• Pressure wash siding, walkways, and the driveway — grime and algae build up fast after a wet spring

  
  

• Inspect and re-caulk around all exterior windows and doors — sealing now keeps moisture and bugs out all summer

  
  

• Check wood trim, fascia, and soffits for soft spots or rot — May is the best time to catch and repair small areas before they spread

  
  

• Tighten and inspect all exterior door hinges and hardware — doors swell and shift over winter and often need a simple adjustment by spring

  
  

• Rehang or replace house numbers, mailbox, or exterior light fixtures that took a beating over winter

  
  

• Check screen door and window screens for tears — repair or replace before bug season hits

  
  

Need a hand? Just let me know and reply to this email!

Upgrade Your Home!

Enhance your yard with new patio furniture!

We’ve been inside all winter long, now is the time to get out and enjoy the sunshine.

Is your patio furniture a little dated? Looking for a fresh look for 2026?

Check out some of the latest deals Home Depot has for summer!

As a registered Pro Referral Partner with Home Depot, Topsail Contracting is here to answer any questions you have about new patio furniture and can help with pick up and assembly for you.

Interested? Reply to this email or click below, and let's grab some time to talk!

Life on the Topsail

A Doodle from Dave

Don’t forget to laugh along the way!

My daughter had a class project last year where she had to share one of her heroes.

She chose me <insert dad dance>, but what I loved most was one of her reasons…

“he always knows how to make someone laugh.”

Ever since I was a kid, humor was always part of “Dave.”

I always believed a little laugh can change a whole moment for someone.

So when she noticed that, it was one of those moments that felt awesome.

As many parents can appreciate, I definitely don’t get it right all the time, but sharing the power of laughter is one I’m proud of for sure

And if anyone knows my daughter, she’s more like me than I tend to admit!

So, go on

Laugh a little more today, it’s totally worth it!

Cheers,

Dave