The weather is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter as
fall is quickly approaching. Now is the time to complete any late summer
maintenance projects and prepare your home for fall. Follow our easy steps to
properly prepare your home for the colder days ahead in New England.
1. Turn off Outdoor Plumbing Systems
Outdoor faucets and sprinkler systems should be properly drained
and covered, to protect them from freezing temperatures approaching.
2. Fix Cracks in Asphalt and Concrete
Depending on where you live, these may be the last few weeks of
the year where the weather will be warm and sunny enough to permit driveway
repairs and concrete crack maintenance. This will improve the exterior beauty
of your home.
3. Plant Bulbs for Spring-Blooming Flowers
A beautiful sign of Spring approaching is when tulips and
daffodils start vibrantly booming. As soon as the soil has cooled down in
October, plant bulbs, and your yard will be blooming in beauty next Spring.
Ideally, select a spot to plant bulbs in your yard that the sun fully hits
during the day.
4. Clean Fireplace and Chimneys
Clean out the fireplace and ensure the flue is
operating correctly, and that the doors and shield are secure. If necessary,
have the chimney professionally swept to ensure complete cleanliness.
5. Complete a Home Safety Check
Replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and Carbon Dioxide
monitors for safety precaution. Construct a family safety plan, or review the
one already set in place. Assemble emergency preparation kits so your family
is prepared for winter power outages.
6. Build a Mudroom
Now is the proper time to assemble and stock an entryway that will
serve as a "mudroom" area for freezing and damp weather, even if your
home does not include a dedicated mudroom area. Place a durable indoor rug to
ensure the floor is properly protected. Consider assembling a shoe rack, coat
rack, or a storage bench for your dedicated mudroom area.
7. Properly Insulate Your Home
As fall approaches, it is important to keep the warm air inside
your home and the cold air outside your home. Carefully check your doors and
windows for weather stripping. To properly check weather stripping, place a
piece of paper in the entryway and shut the door. The paper should be unable to
slide back and forth easily. If it does, consider investing in new weather
stripping to protect your home from the cold weather approaching. Also, now is
the right time to re-caulk around doors and windows as necessary.
The weather is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter as
fall is quickly approaching. Now is the time to complete any late summer
maintenance projects and prepare your home for fall. Follow our easy steps to
properly prepare your home for the colder days ahead in New England.
1. Turn off Outdoor Plumbing Systems
Outdoor faucets and sprinkler systems should be properly drained
and covered, to protect them from freezing temperatures approaching.
2. Fix Cracks in Asphalt and Concrete
Depending on where you live, these may be the last few weeks of
the year where the weather will be warm and sunny enough to permit driveway
repairs and concrete crack maintenance. This will improve the exterior beauty
of your home.
3. Plant Bulbs for Spring-Blooming Flowers
A beautiful sign of Spring approaching is when tulips and
daffodils start vibrantly booming. As soon as the soil has cooled down in
October, plant bulbs, and your yard will be blooming in beauty next Spring.
Ideally, select a spot to plant bulbs in your yard that the sun fully hits
during the day.
4. Clean Fireplace and Chimneys
Clean out the fireplace and ensure the flue is
operating correctly, and that the doors and shield are secure. If necessary,
have the chimney professionally swept to ensure complete cleanliness.
5. Complete a Home Safety Check
Replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and Carbon Dioxide
monitors for safety precaution. Construct a family safety plan, or review the
one already set in place. Assemble emergency preparation kits so your family
is prepared for winter power outages.
6. Build a Mudroom
Now is the proper time to assemble and stock an entryway that will
serve as a "mudroom" area for freezing and damp weather, even if your
home does not include a dedicated mudroom area. Place a durable indoor rug to
ensure the floor is properly protected. Consider assembling a shoe rack, coat
rack, or a storage bench for your dedicated mudroom area.
7. Properly Insulate Your Home
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