In addition to the traditional fall maintenance, here are some extra tasks that can make your fall and winter seasons even better.
Exterior Projects:
• Clean Your Gutters – Get ahead of the game by cleaning and shielding your gutters with a gutter guard.
• Winterize Your Driveway – Pull and clear away any weeds or grass and repair any cracks with concrete caulk.
• Clean Your Chimney – Be sure your fireplace and chimney are clean and ready for your first fall fire.
• Restore Your Lawn – Keep your lawn well-watered to ensure the fertilizer will soak into the roots.
• Plant Fall Flowers – Plant hardy flowers for the fall and plant bulbs to prepare for spring blooms.
Interior Projects:
• Change Your HVAC Filters – Change out filters seasonally and schedule a tune-up and inspection.
• Weatherstripping – Add weatherstripping to windows and doors.
• Seal Cracks and Openings – Keep out drafts, vermin and bugs by sealing cracks and patching any holes.
• Check Smoke Detectors – Change out batteries and verify that all of your detectors are working optimally.