2. Have your heating system serviced if you haven't done it in a while. This includes replacing the filters before you turn on the heat.
3. Check the roof and make any small roof repairs now.
4. Clean the gutters and check the downspouts and splash blocks.
5. Check the smoke alarms and carbon-monoxide detectors. Replace batteries.
6. Trees, bushes, and other foundation plantings need to be trimmed away from the house. Any dead or diseased branches or trees need to be removed.
7. Fertilize lawn with a high phosphorus mixture to promote root growth over the winter, grass will green up sooner come spring.
8. Weatherize your home. The US Department of Energy says if you can pull a piece of paper out of a closed door without tearing you're losing energy, so check and replace weather stripping on all doors and windows. Don't forget to check your external and garage doors.
9. Set up your 72 hour stock of emergency provisions. The Red Cross has a comprehensive list of recommended items.
10. Remove screens, clean and repair before putting them away. Replace with storm windows if you don't have a dual-pane windows.
11. Quiet kitchen cabinets. Soon your kitchen will be bustling with holiday dinners, so don't let squeaky cupboards get in the way. Clean, lubricate, or replace non-working hinges or cabinet doors.
12. Maintain your hardwood floors as they are an enduring investment that can up your resale value.
13. Touch up paint on railings and decks.
14. Sprinkler systems need to be blown free of water to prevent damage from freezing.
15. Put up your Christmas lights now while the weather is beautiful! You will be grateful come Thanksgiving time, when the weather turns cold and windy.
16. Finally deep clean now to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and face the approaching holiday season with a clean and comfortable home!
No comments:
Post a Comment