Fall
When leaves start turning shades of red, orange and gold, it’s time to begin preparing your home for crisp weather.
There isn’t a huge to-do list for fall, just some simple steps to make sure your home is prepped for the upcoming colder months.
- Tend to your grounds in fall by
- planting perennials
- re-seeding the lawn
- inspecting trees for dead branches and illness
- watering plants
- raking leaves
- The inside of your home will be fall-ready after you
- get the central heating serviced
- check the furnace and ductwork for energy efficiency
- call a plumber for a radiator and boiler check-up
- sweep the chimney
- make sure all doors and windows are draft-free
- inspect smoke and carbon monoxide detectors