Fall is a wonderful time of year in Dallas, and with the hottest days of summer over, it’s easy to sit back and relax. It’s also the perfect time of year to get plenty of home maintenance projects out of the way and prepare your home for the colder weather to come. Here are our best fall home maintenance tips and projects to tackle this fall, from our cash for houses team.
#1 – Yard Maintenance
If you have trees and large shrubs, now is the time to prune back dead limbs. This will help improve the health of your trees, prevent disease and falling limbs over the winter, and prepare them for spring.
Clear out your gutters once a month – or more often if you have trees against the house that drop their leaves. Clogged gutters become home to mold and mildew, become damaged from the weight of debris, and increase risks of flooding and leaks as they pool water on your roof.
Start raking up your leaves once a week or they’ll get out of control! Soggy old leaves will also start to decay and encourage mold growth, so you don’t want them lying around for too long. One good use for these leaves is home composting – that way, you’ll have a fresh, organic supply of compost ready for your garden when spring comes around, all for free!
#2 – Check and Repair Your Home’s Exterior
Look for any signs of damage or wear on the exterior of your home, focusing on rotting or missing shingles, damaged siding, cracks around window frames that will leak air and let moisture in, and signs of pests like mice or wasps. Make sure to seal any gaps in your foundation or decking, as these make lovely homes for critters over the winter!
Take a look at your home’s walkways, driveway, and railings to make sure they are sturdy and free of damage. While we can’t do much about icy weather, we can make sure that the spaces outside our home help to prevent slips, slides and falls.
#3 – Service Heating Systems
If you have a HVAC or heating system, now is the time to make sure it’s all in working order. These services and repair parts will be in huge demand in a month or two, so you don’t want to be left in the cold while you wait!
HVAC and heating systems should be checked annually, and while there are some DIY things you can do to keep it in good condition, a professional inspection can be a great help. They can look at key components, clean out the ducting, replace any worn parts, and help increase the lifespan of your system.
If you have a wood burning fireplace, check the chimney and flue to make sure it hasn’t become blocked by debris or nesting birds. You can have it professionally inspected, cleaned, and serviced, getting it ready for those cozy nights by the fireside.
#4 – Safety Checks
While our winters aren’t as harsh as up north, it’s still a good idea to make some winter safety preparations. This includes making sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working, checking gas heaters and furnaces for leaks, and stocking up on First Aid essentials.
After last year’s exceptionally cold winter and energy problems, we’d also recommend having a simple camping stove available or stocking up on gas for your BBQ. Hot water bottles can help keep you toasty and warm even if the power goes out, and a several gallons of water per person in the household is also a good idea.
Lastly, we’d recommend having a few essentials in storage that you can use through the winter or in emergencies. A dedicated freezer can hold cooked meals (and keep everything frozen for a few days at least), and you can stock up with pet food and canned food.
We hope you enjoyed our fall home maintenance tips!
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