7 Things You Should Do to Prepare Your Home for Fall

Fall

We might be a few weeks behind Halloween, but that does not mean we cannot hang the autumn wreath and light pumpkin spice candles. Mind you; there is more to preparing your home for fall than that.

So, before you go with the fall, fancy, and fun, here are seven things you should do:

 

Clean Your Gutters

We understand if you are used to your gutters draining gallons of water. However, you would want that water outside instead of flooding your house.

Hence, once the leaves start turning brown and red, that is your cue to clean your gutters.

Other than flooding your interiors, a clogged gutter can be home to pests and vermins. And this can lead to infestations and other health hazards for your family.

Clogged gutters can also damage your home’s foundation. That’s because gutters are designed to collect rainwater and channel it away from vital parts of the house.

 

Drain Your Outdoor Faucets

Similar to de-clogging your gutter, we suggest that you drain your outdoor faucets if you have any.

As mentioned earlier, the fall is when the weather starts to get cold. This means that water from outdoor faucets will be prone to freezing. When that happens, your faucets might burst, which can lead to a home repair nightmare.

That said, the Citizens Utility Board suggests that you do the following:

1. Turn off your water supply valve.
2. Remove and store any hose or connections to your faucets.
3. Turn the outdoor faucet on full blast, and let it run until the last drop.
4. Turn the tap off again and twist tightly.
5. Cover it with an insulation cover if you have any.

Check for Drafts

According to the US Department of Energy, heat coming out of your windows is responsible for at least 25% of heating energy use.

Keep in mind that it starts to get cold by the time autumn comes in. Hence, many families would ramp up the indoor temperature, which is costly.

If you want to cut down on heating costs, we suggest that you check your doors and windows for drafts. At Cleaning Exec Maid Service NYC, we recommend interior window cleaning.

This ensures that no warm air escapes your house, which you will need more of when the air starts to get colder.

Change Your Filters

Another thing that ramps up your heating energy use is your heater filters. Hence, it would be best to clean your filters once you see signs of changing season.

Here’s how you can do it:

1. Locate and remove your furnace filter.
2. Remove the dust, wash, and rinse.
3. Let it dry completely before putting back to the surface.

This procedure is applicable whether you own a disposable or permanent filter.

What’s important is that your filter is clean so that air can pass through. Doing so ensures that you are warm and cozy this fall.

Bring in Your Outdoor Furniture

We know that outdoor furniture is meant to add curb appeal. However, that does not mean that you should leave it out in the cold. More so, when your area is prone to snowstorms.

You can store your outdoor furniture in your garage or a storage facility. If you do not have space and resources, you can opt to cover them with a waterproof cover instead.

Doing so protects your belongings from the cold weather. It also ensures that your furniture will last for at least another year and save money.

Fix Any Driveway Cracks

Fixing cracks in the driveway may seem tedious. But that does not mean that you should let it be.

Keep in mind that water can seep in through the cracks. Once the weather starts going cold, the water will freeze and expand, making the cracks bigger.

It can cause the concrete to crumble, which can lead to potholes in the driveway. And you do not want that.

That said, we advise that you visit your nearest hardware store and buy some concrete crack sealer.

Prep Your Lawn

If you want a stunning lawn in the spring, we suggest that you start prepping your lawn this fall.

One way to do that is by adding fertilizers. That’s because the roots remain active even when there is no grass growing. Adding fertilizers also prevents winter damage.

This means that you can make your lawn green faster once spring comes. And a green and lush lawn is a happy lawn.

Little Changes can Make a Significant Difference

Fall is the season for more indoor hangouts. But there is more to pumpkin spice lattes and apple picking.

There are other not-so-fun but necessary things that you must do to prepare your house as you transition from hot summer days to cool fall nights.

When you do not have clogged gutters, dirty filters, and cracked driveway to worry about, adding fall home decorations can be lovely.

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