Your Fall Checklist

Interior Checklist

1. Change your HVAC filter.
2. Test your Smoke Detector. Daylight Saving ends Sunday, November 2 this year – the perfect way to remember when to check your detectors and turn back clocks
3. Seal cracks and gaps with caulk or weather strips. Many areas of your home can be susceptible. Check the following:
   • Door and window frames. 
   • Gaps around electrical outlets, phone lines, and outdoor faucets.
   • At corners formed by siding.
   • Openings around drain pipes in bathrooms and kitchens. 
    

Grounds Checklist

1. Clear out gutters to ensure proper drainage
2. Properly store lawnmower by draining the gas tank or running it empty.
3. Clean and store tools 
4. Prepare plants for frost by covering when necessary.
5. Trim back tree limbs and prune shrubs and hedges to prepare for better spring growth.
6. Survey grounds for any trees that may need professional attention; sick or leaning tress can present a safety issue. 

 

Fun Facts

28 days until Thanksgiving

56 days until Christmas

Easy Fall Prep

Over the past week, warmer temperatures had it feeling more like summer than autumn. Nonetheless, it is fall and the chilly nights are here, soon to be followed by cooler days. Early fall is the prime time to do some housekeeping to ensure an organized and equipped home.

Clean up and clear out

Seasonal tools take up valuable space in garages and sheds. Take inventory of what you no longer need, or what you can swap out. Make rakes and leaf blowers accessible and put the planters away for the spring. Make use of shelving units to organize your space.

Lawn and garden

Prepping your lawn and garden might not be instantly gratifying, but you’ll thank yourself in the spring. Plus, the cooler weather means less sweat! Rake out old plants and seed bare spots in the grass. Adding a winter fertilizer will help guard against the cold. Top is off with pruning and mulching for the fall and planting bulbs for the spring.

Clear the way

Inspect your walkways to ensure proper drainage and even footing. Any dips will mean mud and pooling water in the fall and icy patches in the winter. With shorter days, consider adding some lighting to entrances – it can add to curb appeal and safety.