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5 Home Safety Tips

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Hamm Homes
 
 
With every season comes a new set of home maintenance tasks and safety concerns, and taking the time to prepare your home for fall can help you stay cozy, safe, and stress-free all season. Here are five helpful tips for an awesome autumn.
1. Clear your walkways.
If your home is surrounded by trees or shrubs, accumulating fallen leaves can quickly create a slipping hazard on sidewalks, porches, and driveways. It’s important to sweep away fallen leaves regularly, especially if you plan to welcome visitors or trick-or-treaters to your home. 
2. Service your HVAC system.
After a long summer of cranking the A.C., you need to change your air filter. Now is a great time to make the swap, before the weather really cools down. You may also want to call your local HVAC professional for a yearly tune-up.
3. Clean gutters and downspouts.
Clogged gutters can lead to water damage down the road. Make sure gutters are free-flowing, and check that all downspouts are directing water away from your foundation. 
4. Be prepared for weather emergencies.
Now is a great time to stock up on essentials, like flashlights, batteries, blankets, water, and non-perishable food items. You never know when an early fall storm could blow in.
5. Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Families spend more time indoors during the fall and winter, so it’s important to make sure alarms are working properly. Replace batteries annually, and consider testing for indoor air pollutants like radon or VOCs. 

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Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

I'm proud to say that I'm more than halfway done with the items on your checklist!  Last is waiting for the leaves to fall so the gutters can be cleaned.  

Oct 08, 2025 07:09 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Will. Most people ignore servicing their HVAC until it is too late as well as inspecting smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Enjoy your day.

Oct 08, 2025 07:10 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Will,
Time to get ready for winter! 

Oct 08, 2025 07:39 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kelly McGovern, I am waiting for the leaves to come down also at my house.

Oct 08, 2025 09:08 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Will, great list of items to tackle for the Fall season around the home.

Oct 08, 2025 12:44 PM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Great tips, Will! 🍂 Love the reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors—so important this time of year. Thanks for sharing these helpful fall safety ideas! 🏡

Oct 08, 2025 01:17 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Will Hamm this should be a check list all year long.

Oct 08, 2025 03:36 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Will- with the changing weather, we need to be aware of items on your safety check list. 

Oct 08, 2025 07:33 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Will Hamm these are very good helpful list of home safety tips. Make t a great week.

Oct 08, 2025 09:11 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yes Will, be prepared for weather emergencies, especially as the temperatures start to change!

Oct 08, 2025 11:30 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this thoughtful and practical post, Will Hamm . Your tips really hit home and remind us how small actions can make a big difference in keeping our homes safe and cozy through the season. I appreciate you taking the time to pass along such valuable advice. Truly helpful and much appreciated!

Oct 09, 2025 11:53 AM
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