Fall is here! It's a beautiful time of year and a season for shedding the old to make way for the new. Make sure your home stays beautiful and safe with these simple projects.
Indoors
- Inspect and clean your fireplace.
- Pest-proof your home in anticipation of colder weather. Critters enjoy your heat almost as much as you do.
- Check air filters for cleaning or replacement.
- Clean ceiling fans and set the blades to run clockwise.
- Check insulation levels in attic, basement, and crawlspaces.
- Organize closets and garage.
- Seed lawn, fertilize cool-season grass, and apply pre-emergent herbicide.
- Check windows and doors for gaps; filled with weatherstripping and caulk as needed.
- Prune trees and remove dead branches.
- Check roof for missing, loose, or damaged shingles.
- Clean gutters and downspouts.
- Wash windows.
- Shut down pools.
- Shut down sprinkler systems.
- Remove leaves from and clean outside structures such as walkways, awnings, and storage sheds.
- Store your patio furniture.
Click on links for a further explanation of why each project is important to protect your home.
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