Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall is here! While pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters may be top of mind, this season is also the perfect time to prepare your home before the winter hits. A little work now can save you big headaches (and money!) down the road.

Here’s a fall maintenance checklist to get you started:

✅ Clean Your Gutters
Falling leaves are gorgeous, until they clog your gutters. Clear them out so water drains properly and doesn’t cause roof or foundation damage.

✅ Check Your Furnace Filter + Schedule an HVAC Tune-Up
You don’t want to discover furnace problems on the first cold winter night. Swap the filter and call in our friends at B & B for a quick checkup!

✅ Seal Any Gaps for Critters
As the weather cools, mice and other critters look for warm homes. Seal cracks around windows, doors, and foundations to keep them out.

✅ Drain & Store Hoses
Leaving any hoses attached can cause pipes to freeze and burst. Drain, detach, and store them before temperatures drop.

✅ Winterize Your Irrigation System
Protect your sprinkler lines with a proper winterization. It’s far cheaper than repairing burst pipes come spring!

✅ Turn Off Hose Bibs
Shut off and drain exterior spigots to prevent freezing.

✅ Schedule a Chimney Sweep
Using your fireplace? Make sure it’s clean and safe before the first fire of the season.

✅ Book Christmas Light Install Early
If holiday lights are your thing, many vendors offer discounts for early installation. Plus, you’ll be ahead of the winter rush.

A little fall prep now means a safer, warmer, and less stressful winter in your home!