Fall
is officially here!! Now is the time
to get outside and provide some important
maintenance to your property.
As
the weather grows colder, and the days get shorter here in Marin and Sonoma county, it’s important to start
preparing for the fall and winter months ahead by completing your outdoor home
maintenance chores.
I
have listed some fall preventative home maintenance tips that every homeowner
should follow:
- Gutters should be cleaned at least once a year to rid them of clogs from damp, heavy, fallen leaves. Gutters that are not properly cleaned are havens for insect infestations. Clogged gutters can also lead to much more costly repairs due to water damage and wood rot.
- Windows and doors can cost you lots of money on your heating bills. You don't have to replace your windows and doors, but just by simply replacing seals and caulking around them can help improve on your energy costs.
- If you have a fireplace or wood burning stove, you want to make sure that they have been thoroughly cleaned and inspected before use. This should also be done annually before you start burning wood. Make sure that the chimney is also free from excessive creosote, which could lead to chimney fires.
- Before the cold weather sets in for the winter, it's important to be sure to inspect all of your duct work and your heating system. Be sure to also open up the vents and vacuum out any debris. Change your filters before firing up your furnace for the first time this year.
- Be sure to check your roof for any leaks or missing tiles. You will want to replace the problem tiles and/or shingles that need to be replaced, and patch any holes to help prevent further damage from the wet winter weather.
- It is also important to make sure all wood decks, fences and outbuildings have been properly stained and sealed for the upcoming wet weather.
- Install a ceiling fan or two. Not only can it help reduce air conditioning costs in the summer months, it also helps to circulate warm air in the fall and winter months as well. In addition to saving on utility bills, installing a ceiling fan also adds decorative appeal to any room and can also serve as additional lighting.
n
addition to saving on utility costs, installing a ceiling fan also adds
decorative appeal to any room. Ceiling fans can enhance your room's
current aesthetics and can also serve as additional lighting. - See
more at:
http://www.mrhandyman.com/handyman-services/electrical/ceiling-fans.aspx#sthash.JR9eN3vU.dpuf
reduce
air conditioning costs in the summer and circulate warm air in the
winter - See more at:
http://www.mrhandyman.com/handyman-services/electrical/ceiling-fans.aspx#sthash.JR9eN3vU.dpuf
reduce
air conditioning costs in the summer and circulate warm air in the
winter - See more at:
http://www.mrhandyman.com/handyman-services/electrical/ceiling-fans.aspx#sthash.JR9eN3vU.dpuf
reduce
air conditioning costs in the summer and circulate warm air in the
winter - See more at:
http://www.mrhandyman.com/handyman-services/electrical/ceiling-fans.aspx#sthash.JR9eN3vU.dpuf
- Finally, fall is also a good time of the year to do any interior painting. Give your walls a fresh new look. If you have dull, dark rooms in your home, this is the time to brighten them up with a fresh new coat of paint.
Performing these home maintenance tips in preparation of the coming fall and winter months is a great way to save yourself money as well as any potential winter setbacks. Many of these items are great for DIY'ers and for the one's your not comfortable doing yourself, be sure to hire a professional handyman.
