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