Fall Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

Autumn is a lovely time of year. The changing leaves bring about an array of colors not typically seen the rest of the year. This is also the time of year when you need to start preparing your house for the changing seasons.
Here are a few tips to help you protect your home and keep your living spaces warm and comfortable.

• Maintain bushes and trees - During the fall season, trees are becoming dormant, and keeping them properly trimmed can also decrease the chance of disease.

• Complete any exterior repairs - Inspect the exterior side of your property. Look out for any damage to the siding, foundation, or roof. If you find anything that needs maintenance or repairs, make sure to fit it in the schedule before winter.

• Inspect safety devices - Test all smoke detectors and that they’re running on batteries less than six months old. Check the expiration date on your fire extinguisher and make sure it’s functional.

• Deep clean your kitchen - Wouldn’t it be nice to have a clean kitchen to cook in for the holidays? Cleaning beforehand can also help everything to work efficiently.

  • Clean light fixtures

  • Scrub the tile and grout

  • Clean and wipe down the garbage can and recycling bins

  • Wash the walls and backsplash

  • Degrease the range hood and filter

  • Clean the oven

  • Clean small appliances like the toaster, microwave, blender, coffee machine, etc.

• Schedule a chimney cleaning - Keeping your chimney and furnace clean is extremely important for your safety. Also make sure to have a chimney cap if you don’t already. It will keep critters from crawling down into your home!

I had to give you a specific list for preparing your kitchen for the coming seasons. That’s where many gatherings happen! I hope you implement these fall maintenance tips to work in your own home and reap the benefits!