Fall Maintenance Checklist: 25 Ideas

With the change of seasons, you might start thinking ahead to how to prep your home for cold weather and winter.

Get a head start (while the weather is nice and you have time now) with our fall maintenance checklist for home chores.

Weatherproof Decks

While the weather is still dry, get out and weatherproof your decks.  This will help extend the life of the wood, plus it looks so good!

Clean Sidewalks

During wet winter weather, sidewalks can get slippery.  Clean them off now with a dilution of bleach or vinegar and a push broom.

Put Away Hoses & Cover Spigots

Disconnect your garden hoses, and drain the water out.  Store them in a shed or the garage for the winter.

Insulate Water Pipes

To keep your pipes from freezing, make sure any exposed sections (like mine here in the garage) are covered with pipe insulation.

Replace Exterior Light Bulbs

Keep yourself and your visitors safe with a well lighted exterior.  Get out the ladder and replace any burned out light bulbs.

Check Window Seals

If you have a window that is foggy between the panes of glass, the seal has failed.  That means the window is less effective at insulating your home.

Get a free printable Fall Maintenance Checklist so you can make sure to tackle everything you need to do to keep your home running at its best.

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