In this video, we will cover the important maintenance items that every homeowner should do in the fall to prepare your home for the coming winter months. Checking these items every fall can not only prevent winter disasters to your home, but also get your home in tip top shape for spring time. We will cover the following:
1. Shutting off your exterior water supply to avoid pipes from freezing and bursting.
2. Having your HVAC / Furnace to avoid breakdowns or carbon monoxide poisoning
3. Inspecting your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
4. Having your fireplace inspected to avoid chimney fires.
5. Inspecting your windows for air/water leaks.
6. Changing your celing fan direction for efficient seasonal airflow.
7. Cleaining your humidifiers to prevent moldy steam.
8. Removing your exterior window screens for winter storage.
9. Inspecting your roof and gutters.
10. Inspecting your home exterior walls.
11. Inspecting your driveway for cracks to prevent further cracking.
12. Inspecting your lower garage door seal for damage and wear.
13. Inspecting your AC unit for winterization.
14. Inspecting your pool cover for damages.
15. Organizing and preparing your garden equipment for next spring.
16. Preparing your gas powered yard equipment for winter storage.
17. Inspecting and preparing your winter equipment for the coming snow months.
18. Inspecting and storing your garden hoses.
19. Lawn cleanup to prepare your lawn for winter.
20. Lawn fertilization to prepare you lawn for winter.
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The Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Everyone Needs
