A new season means it’s time to give some love and attention to your home and get it ready for the seasonal transition. This can look different for everyone, but here are some tips to make sure your home is prepped for the colder months.

Repair or Replace Your Roof

With winter on its way, it is important to check up on your roof to see if there needs to be any repairs. Making sure the shingles are still in good shape will save you from having to deal with any issues in the winter, at a time when it is increasingly difficult to repair a roof.

Check gutters and downspouts

Keeping on top of cleaning your gutters is especially important in the fall. With all the falling leaves and debris, it is easy for our gutters to get blocked. Staying on top of cleaning them out will help make sure ice doesn’t block them up in the winter.

Inspect and Seal your Deck

Doing a safety check on your deck in the fall is a great way to make sure the inter does not damage it. Power washing on a warmer day, checking for loose nails and screws, and filling cracks will make sure your deck is prepped and ready for winter. This is also the best time to put away or over your furniture for the colder months.

Fall Garden Maintenance

Doing some maintenance to your garden before the cold weather sets in will help protect your landscaping. Weeding your summer plants, covering any shrubs or trees, and cleaning up debris will help protect your garden and make it easier to maintain when the cold seasons are over.

Test HVAC Systems

Testing your HVAC Systems before the cold weather will help make sure there are no surprises when you go to use your furnace for the first time this season. Checking the air filter, cleaning the outdoor unit and scheduling service can all be done during fall to make sure it’s prepped for winter.

Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

An extremely important task is checking your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure that your family is safe in the winter. Furnaces and space heaters can emit carbon monoxide if they are not working properly, so making sure your detectors have new batteries and are in great working order will help avoid any catastrophes.

Tidy up inside

Lots of fall maintenance has to do with the exterior of your home, but doing some fall cleaning on the interior as well can help freshen up your space. Since the winter forces more people to be cooped up inside, giving your home a good tidy can help reduce allergens and make your home look in tip-top shape. It also gives you the perfect opportunity to declutter and switch your summer wardrobe for your winter one.

Fall Homeowner Tips