The season is here!

It is time to start preparing your home for winter while the temperature outside is still bearable!

Let us help you with a this easy Home Fall Checklist Guide.

The Yard

• #1 clean up the yard! Get the leaves off the ground- having a leave vaccuum can help especially if you have a very tree heavy yard.
• If you need to cut down any trees or dead branches – do that right away to save some time with the leaves.
• Make sure to close the pool or get the dock or boat in from the lake.
• Remove any hoses from the outside spigots
• Put away any mobile fire pit or clean up the permanent one.

Exterior of the House

• Wash windows, screens and storm doors
• Clean out the gutters
• Sweep the chimney
• Check any and all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
• Change thermostat if needed to be changed for winter
• Check weather stripping and replace if needed
• Replace outside lighting if needed
• Inspect Roof

Interior of the House

• Clear debris from downspout
• Replace bulbs for lighting
• Check vents
• Prepare firewood
• Check and service the furnace if needed
• Replace air filters if needed

Garage/Vehicles

• Declutter tools & hardware
• Organize shelving
• Sweep Floor
• Get rid of any lingering trash/clutter
• Get winter tools out- shovels/sleds/rakes
• Store away any warm weather only tools
• Check tires on vehicles
• Check windshield/coolant levels and any other fluids
• Prepare emergency car kits for the winter (blankets, flash lights etc.)

Porch/Deck

• Empty and store planters for the winter
• Sweep the porch/deck
• Store outdoor rugs
• Clean the grill and store if needed
• Clean and store any patio furniture