now that fall is here, i’m spending the next few weeks on home maintenance.
I've put together a helpful maintenance checklist and sharing this helpful resource with you. By taking care of these items now, it will ensure plenty of free time to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest fall.
Before you get too comfy and cozy inside, there are things that you’ll need to do in order to get your home prepared for the colder fall and winter months. Preparing now can prevent costly damage later on. This list contains helpful fall preventative maintenance every homeowner should consider!
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Check that attic. Look for stains, mold/mildew, daylight around penetrations, and loose vents
Disconnect garden hoses and drain in-ground sprinkler systems. If you do not have frost-free faucets, install foam covers
Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and GFCIs
To prevent pipes from freezing or bursting, ensure pipes on exterior walls are well insulated
Service your furnace/heat pump and replace or clean filters
Clean bathroom and kitchen vents
Clean dryer vent and check laundry area for leaking hoses
Check water heater for leaks
Check crawl space insulation, vapor barrier and vents
If you have a sump pump, test that it is working
Remove debris from gutters, window wells, and downspouts throughout the fall
Treat moss on your roof and do a general once-over
Make sure downspout water is properly draining away from your home
Grass roots are growing deeper to prepare for winter. Now is the ideal time to re-seed and
fertilize your lawn
Stock up on winter supplies such as a snow shovel, salt/sand for sidewalks, and car
window scrapers
Prune any precariously placed tree or shrubs - plants shouldn’t be touching your siding
Check that your fireplace flues are cleaned out and consider a professional cleaning
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