As we say goodbye to summer, it is time to take care of some essential fall maintenance tasks around the home. Preparing your home now can reduce headaches and unnecessary costs later. Here is a checklist to help prepare your home for winter.
• Check the exterior caulking & paint and repair as needed.
• Fall is a good time to reseal your asphalt driveway.
• Inspect your roof & shingles and make any necessary repairs.
• Change your furnace filters and make sure the humidifier filters are either new or clean.
• Have a fireplace? Now is a good time to have your flues cleaned and your fireplace dampers inspected.
• Disconnect garden hoses and drain the water out to prevent freezing.
• Remember to schedule to have your sprinkler system blown out.
• If you plan to leave for an extended time, be sure to turn your water heater down to the “vacation” setting.
• Schedule your pool winterization.