Fall Home Maintenance
- Store hoses and turn off outdoor water.
- Drain and turn off the sprinkler system.
- Seal cracks around doors and windows.
- Clean your gutters.
- Inspect your roof.
- Direct drainage away from your house.
- Get your furnace serviced and change filters.
- Prune outside plants.
- Look up the chimney for blockages; check damper.
- Mulch leaves when you mow.
- Test your sump pump.
- Restock winter essentials, such as salt or ice melt.
- Inspect your snowblower.
- Check for cracks in your driveway, walkway, or steps and repair if needed.
- Change rotation of ceiling fans to push warm air down.
- Check for holes in the attic.
- Check exterior lighting.
- Stow your mower.
- Winter is a great time to get those interior painting projects done. Call Lake Area Painting for a free no-obligation estimate 651-429-1778.