Summer is coming to a close, which means that cooler weather will be here soon.
Now is a great time to start getting your home ready for the fall season. Here
are some tips that will help you prepare your home for fall:
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Make sure your heating system is working correctly and safely. Air filters
should be changed three to four times during the cooler season to prevent
unhealthy air from circulating around your home. It’s a good idea to have a
heating and cooling specialist look over your system once a year during the
fall season.
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Have your roof inspected before the cold weather sets in to make sure it is in
good condition. You should look for missing or rotting shingles, in addition to
checking the gutters to make sure they’re free of leaves and debris. Any broken
gutters and downspouts should be repaired. Also, if there are dead or overgrown
tree limbs hanging over your house, now is the time to trim them to avoid
future damage.
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Winterize your pipes. Even though the official start of winter is a few months
away, it’s better to take care of doing this far enough in advance so you’re
fully prepared when the colder weather strikes. To winterize your pipes, start
off by inspecting the pipes under your home to find the ones that need
insulating. Then measure the section to insulate, cut that amount of
insulation, and wrap it around the pipe.
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Look over your deck. Take your patio furniture indoors beforehand so you can
make sure to do a thorough check. If your deck has never been treated, now is a
good time to do it. It will help to keep your deck in good condition for a
longer period of time.
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Flush your underground sprinkler system before it is cold enough for the water
to freeze. The process involves blowing air into pipes to displace leftover
water. Water lines are typically only six to eight inches below the ground, and
they freeze easily. If they freeze and then burst, the repair situation could
be a costly one.
Preparing your home for fall will help keep your home in good condition and
give you peace-of-mind during the cooler months.
