Top 10 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Fall

October 18, 2017

Are you ready for the fall season? What is not to love about dipping temperatures, watching the trees change from green to red, and the days starting to get a bit shorter. Just as you bear witness to nature going through cycles of change, your home goes through a similar process. Your home should be prepared for changes in the season — and now is the time to do it while the weather is still warm and sunny. These changes can range from simple aesthetics to serious home improvement work. Are you ready to put in a little elbow grease and protect one of your biggest investments? Here are top 10 ways to get your home ready for fall.

1. Paint the house. If you did not have a chance to paint the house during the summer, now is the time to do it. If you wait too much longer, you risk running into cold weather, rain, and snow making the job much harder. Check out one of our residential door mats to coordinate with your paint color.
2. Complete any lingering landscaping. Are there any hedges or bushes that can be planted during this time of the year? The fall generally represents your last chance to do this kind of work before next spring.
3. Clear your gutters. The beginning of a new season is a great time to clean out those old gutters and make sure they are properly attached to your home. If they are not, you run the risk of creating roof leaks.
4. Seal your windows. Have your windows been winterized? Ensuring that your windows are sealed around the edges can lower your heat and electricity bills.
5. Update your decor. The colors in your home should coincide with the new season. Try more rich, warm colors like gold, red, greens, and blues. You can easily change the color of your drapes, throw pillows, tablecloths, etc.
6. Upgrade your heating system. Call your local HVAC Technician to ensure that your furnace is in working order. The last thing you want is for the first freeze of the season to arrive and find out there is no heat.
7. Check your roof for leaks. Have you ever had to crawl onto a roof during frigid temperatures? Not very fun. Take advantage of the crisp fall weather and check for potential leaks. Call a professional if you need help.
8. Take care of the brick work and/or cracks in the driveway. Once the temperature starts to dip under 40 degrees, it becomes more difficult to do the work.
9. Install a water softening system. Hard water can accumulate in your heating system making it inefficient and costly to maintain.
10. Get a mat for your pet. If the mat you currently have for your pet is looking a bit run down, try one our personalized pet mats.

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