Welcome to October and your fall clean-up checklist! There are always plenty of things to do inside the house, but let’s save that for spring. Fall is the time for some outside clean up and getting ready for winter weather. Those beautiful leaves will fall and things need to be cleaned and stored!
EASY CHORES (and some that you may not think of!)
- Check and clean out exterior dryer vent
- Clean outside light fixtures and replace bulbs as needed
- Go now and buy styrofoam faucet covers so you have them for the first freeze
- Decorate for fall
- Take the lawnmower for servicing
MEDIUM CHORES
- Clean out gutters and downspouts (TIP: Use your leaf blower)
- Get the kids and clean up yard debris
- Clean BBQ grill (even if you use it year round).
- Clean and store outside furniture and toys
REQUIRES EFFORT
- Clean outside of windows
- Pressure wash the house
- Rake and mulch flower beds in preparation for winter weather
- Clean out the garage
- Clean and store your garden tools
THE BIG STUFF
- Inspect for exterior problems on your house
- Caulk and repaint as needed
Your fall clean-up checklist is not complete until you walk around your home and look for places that need to be caulked or weather stripping that needs to be replaced. Also, look at your siding and see if any boards are rotting, growing fungus or splitting. If your home is brick or aluminum siding, check window casings and eaves to be sure they are free of rot.
If you note any problems with the exterior of your home and/or it needs to be repainted, call a professional for an estimate. You can do this project DIY, but it can be tough and dangerous. If you are considering it, read this article from Bob Vila before you decide. Whatever your choice, don’t ignore issues with the exterior of your home – they could become major problems.
Give Britt a call and get a free, no-obligation estimate. 803-603-6486 or ellisb@colatownpainting.com
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