Fall is right around the corner! Before you get swept away in fall festivities it’s good to make sure your home is ready for fall/winter. The following is a list of maintenance tasks and to-do’s for your home while it’s still nice outside.
Get In The Attic
- Look for any leaks, wet spots, or watermarks. Catching any problems before winter hits helps avoid any serious damage and helps keep utility costs down
Get On Your Roof
- Sweep debris and leaves off your roof
- Look for any missing, loose, and damaged shingles
- Inspect flashing and caulking to make sure everything is watertight
Garage Door
- Wash your garage door and windows, inside and out
- Brush out debris in overhead garage door tracks
- Lightly lube hinges, springs with engine oil, run door up and down a few times to evenly disperse oil
Siding
- Powerwash all dirt and grime off your siding
- Inspect for any damage or loose panels
Gutters
- Clean gutters and make sure the water flow is still pitched accurately
- Make sure all spouts are free of blockage