As the end of August quickly approaches it is the start of the " unofficial" end of summer. Now, is the time to start preparing your home for fall. With early fall just around the corner weather patterns will start to change and the things we put off today may not seem as appealing when the weather starts to change.
Preparing your home for fall is easy. Whether you just relocated to a new home, whether you are selling your home or thinking of selling there are things that you can start doing today that will keep your home in tip top shape for any event.
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Tips for preparing your home for Fall :
- The first thing you should consider is turning on your heat : Throughout the summer we all tend to forget about heat circulating throughout our home when we are trying to escape the summer heat with our air conditioners. Now is a great time to change those dirty air filters and have your heating system checked by a professional to ensure your system works safely and effectively.
- Seal any openings around your doors and/or windows :By sealing openings in doors and windows you are not allowing any of your heat to escape nor are you allowing any of the cold to seap in. This is a great money saving/energy saving way to keep your electric bill in check !
- What lies beneath : Before the cold sets in you may want to consider having your sprinkler system flushed. Since most sprinkler systems are under ground it does not take much cold weather to freeze those lines. This might be a good time to also have your septic system checked and/or pumped if needed. By doing it now it saves you great expense with a frozen/snow covered ground.
- Clean those gutters : By cleaning out debris from your gutters you are also examining and catching any hidden problems like rotted or broken gutters. This is a good time to replace what needs to be replaced. It also gives you a chance for a quick glance at your roof. Although many roofs come with 20-30 year warranties that doesn't mean they don't need attention at least once a year. Check for missing shingles and replace them as needed.
- Trim the trees : Now is a great time to trim any dead limbs or overgrown limbs that especially could be over your home and/or roof tops. A simple thunderstorm could potentially break off dead limbs causing damage to any roof.
As with any list's of preparation the list can go on. I have compiled the top 5 list of " things to do" in preparing your home for the fall weather. For more information on preparing your home you can consult with a Home Inspector in your area and/or your Homeowners Insurance Company should be able to provide you a great list of preparation ideas to keep your home in top shape.
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