Fall Home Maintenance To Do List

Fall is definitely in the air here in Utah! Before you get out your holiday decorations, spend a Saturday afternoon checking on your home and taking care of the yard. Here are a few "To Dos" to get you started:










Inside Your Home

• Change your furnace air filter and stock up on air filters for the rest of the winter (change them monthly). 
• Check the weather stripping on your doors and caulking around your windows to ensure maximum heating efficiency.
• Review fire safety precautions for your home and replace fire extinguishers if necessary.
• Change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

Outside Your Home

• Inspect your gutters and clear out any leaves or other blockage. Make sure that downspouts are directing water away from the foundation of your home.
• Rake leaves off your lawn and sweep off your deck or patio.
• Clean, pack and store any patio furniture that will not handle the coming winter weather.
• Disconnect garden hose and use your indoor valve to shut off and drain water from all outdoor pipes.
• Empty any unused fuel from gas-powered equipment from lawn mowers. Sediment can build up and clog fuel lines.
• Test your emergency generator if applicable.

Now your new home in Utah is ready for winter! Do you have other fall or winter tips for taking care of your home? I'd love for you to share them in the comments.