Review this fall home maintenance checklist to ensure that your home is ready to go all season long. You’ll save time and money later on once these tasks are completed. Chores are never fun, but this list makes it easy to see what you have done and what you need to do. This post is all about a fall home maintenance checklist.
Are you looking to prepare your home for the fall? Would you like to keep it simple, yet still cover it all?
Then this is the fall home checklist for you. From gutter cleaning to storing the patio furniture, your home will be easily maintained and in tip-top condition.
This post is all about a fall home maintenance checklist.
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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Gutter Cleaning
Be sure to clean your gutters this fall. This task can be challenging, and if you would rather hire someone to take care of this, no one will judge you. Depending on the height of your gutters, this can be rather dangerous.
If you do clean your gutters, you are eliminating most problems that may pop up by neglecting this task.
I know this only because last year we didn’t do a great job cleaning our gutters, and one ended up hanging filled with ice. Thus, it fell off and damaged our patio railing. So, this makes the number one spot on the fall home maintenance checklist.
If you are going to clean the gutters yourself, check out this easy gutter cleaning tool. This will definitely save you time and energy during the process.
Window Cleaning
Window cleaning can be a daunting task. Nonetheless, in another post, there is an easier way to clean them all quickly with Dawn.
With this step-by-step guide to cleaning windows, you will see amazing results in half the time.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Changing Air Filters
Easily check this task off by simply pulling out the old air filter and putting in the new one.
Clean Fireplace
This item is a rather quick process. First, use a shop vac to clean out the dust and debris. Then, wipe down any glass with this cleaner and cloth. Now, you are ready to relax on the couch all season long.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Check Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Be sure to test all of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Check the batteries, and if they are wired with your security system, call to do a test.
Below, is a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that can connect to other alarms wirelessly. With this type of alarm system, no matter where the alarm goes off, every single detector will sound. If you have multiple floors or you worry you may not hear an alarm, this would be the best way to go.
Lawn Mower Maintenance
Be sure to remove your lawn mower battery, clean off any debris, grass, and mud from the mower, and store it in a dry place. If you have to put it outside, try to cover it and get it off of the ground. Also, you could place it on top of a wood pallet.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Winterize Patio Furniture
If you can’t store your patio furniture, that’s not a problem. Try to purchase covers for it to ensure that it lasts for multiple seasons. There are several types of covers. The two options below are relatively inexpensive and give you the option to cover it all or piece by piece.
If you can push it all together, this option below will work well.
If not, you can just cover each piece using these types of covers below.
Store Patio Cushions
After you let your cushions dry out, store them in a cool dry place like the storage options below.
This option is ideal if you have space.
The storage bag below will also work. It keeps your items safe in a waterproof bag, and it doesn’t take up so much room.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Caulking Foundation and Window Areas
At some point this fall, check out your exterior and interior foundation and window areas.
Using the caulk below will ensure that your foundation cracks or gaps remain sealed. This seal will last through weather and movement.
For your windows, you can use this sealant as it is paintable and bonds well with most materials.
Door Draft Stopper
Be it warm or cooler weather, these door draft stoppers are great for keeping your cooling and heating costs down. Plus, you will stay more comfortable regardless of the time of year.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Completed
Now that you have completed your fall home list, you can sit back and take in the season’s beauty.
For more home maintenance tips, check out this post for winter too.
This post is all about a fall home maintenance checklist.
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Start with the Bed,
Juliet
