Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
As summer gradually fades, it's time to prepare your home for the changing season. Fall maintenance is a crucial task for homeowners and renters alike, ensuring that your dwelling remains comfortable, efficient, and safe as the temperatures drop. To help you stay ahead of the curve and keep your home in optimal condition, I've put together a comprehensive checklist of essential fall maintenance tasks.
From ensuring the safety of your living space with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to enhancing energy efficiency through window and door repairs, and from inspecting heating systems to maintaining a cozy fireplace, this checklist covers it all. Let's delve into these autumnal responsibilities and make sure your home is ready to embrace the joys of the fall season.
Exterior
- Clean gutters and downspouts frequently throughout fall
- Check windows and doors for cracks and apply caulking or weather stripping if necessary
- Fertilize lawn
- Trim shrubs and trees
- Check the dryer vent and clean if necessary
- Inspect roof, attic and crawlspace for any signs of moisture or damage
- Remove outdoor hoses, insulate pipes and faucets in necessary
- Replace any light bulbs that are out
Interior
- Check smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
- Repair any loose or damaged windows or door frames
- Inspect the furnace and heating system and replace the filters
- Install caulking or weather strips around windows and doors
- Clean air ducts
- Inspect plumbing to ensure pipes are well-insulated
- Clean chimney and fireplace
- Clean baseboards
- Donate any unwanted clothing or household items
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