If you want to enjoy everything about the changing seasons, running through some basic home maintenance tasks now is important so you don’t have to worry about them later. You can hire a professional if you choose, but most of these tips are DIY-friendly and will save you a ton of money down the road.

Clean Your Gutters And Inspect Your Roof

When you think about how many gallons of water make it through your home gutter system, it makes sense to keep it clear and flowing freely. When you ensure that this is functioning properly, you’ll avoid damage and unnecessary wear. Take this time to also inspect your roof for any leaks or other issues.

Prep Your Lawn

Before winter sets in, make sure you spend some time aerating your lawn by raking the leaves and put down fertilizer as necessary.

Seal Up Air Leaks

Checking your doors and windows for air leaks is important year-round, but especially when it starts to get colder—you can save up to 20% on your energy bill when you repair and air leaks around your home.

Prevent Gas Problems

When you inspect your gas-operated devices annually, you’ll protect your health and even save on your heating bill.  

Protect Faucets From Freezing Temperatures

When you live in a colder environment, you must be mindful of your water system. If you don’t have “freeze-proof” faucets, make sure you can shut off outside valves and drain the line to prevent any bursts.

Give Your Furnace A Checkup And Replace Your Filter

It’s a good idea to inspect your heating system annually. Erratic functions, weak performance, and loud belts are all signs it’s time to call a professional. Clean and replace filters regularly to keep your home at the temperature you like best.

Prep Your Fireplace And Keep Fires Burning All Season

Your fireplace is another part of your home that you should check out annually. Even if you don’t use it often, there’s always a chance of unforeseen hazards. Once you have the green light, keep those ambient fires burning for the ultimate fall evening.

Clean Your Carpets

Once the humidity of the summer is gone, it’s time to clean the carpets. Make sure you do this before it get too cold, since you’ll want to keep the windows open throughout the process.

Keep The Humidifier Humming

When the air is cold and dry, it can affect your furniture as well as your skin. Keep the humidifier working during the fall and keep everything intact, including yourself!

Review Safety Features And Repair Walkways

Another thing to add to your annual to-do list is running through all your safety features. Inspect carbon monoxide and smoke alarms and review fire extinguisher locations and escape plans. This is also a good time to identify repairs that need to be done for safety reasons.

Touch-Up Exterior Paint

Chose a nice day to touch up the paint on the outside of your home. Make sure you have the right color on hand and take advantage of the weather before the winter chill sets in.