Radio Broadcast September 18th, 2010

With the beautiful brisk air of Fall in the air, it's time to think about getting ready for fall and winter.  Pretty soon we'll all be spending more time indoors and less likely to tackle outdoor tasks when the weather changes.  So, now is the perfect time to prepare while the fall air is still not only comfortable but really delightful.

We talked about some things that homeowners may want to do in and around the house to get ready for the new season.  And, also this is a good time to check on a few areas in the home as preventative maintenance.  There is a list of reminders that should prove helpful, and they are available on the website at www.openhousewithdena.com.

To get started, look around and see what needs to be done.  Maybe there are small repairs, touch up painting that needs to be done, maybe you need to add mulch to the landscaping, and there could be some more serious problems that you spot like evidence of termites.  Although we are in and out of our homes everyday, it may not be that common to really look over the entire perimeter of the house.  Now is a great time to do this while the weather is nice.

Now that Summer grilling and outdoor lounging is unfortunately almost over, and pretty soon it's going to be too chilly or wet to enjoy on the back porch or deck, the backyard and outdoor spaces, it's a good time to clean up and treat the wood deck, prepare to weatherproof pools and fish ponds or fountains, and check the landscaping for any needs. 

For a complete checklist of Fall and Winter Preparations, go to www.openhousewithdena.com and print out the list.

Special thanks to WCRK Hometown Radio 1150AM for making this show possible.  Streaming live on the web at www.wcrk.com.