Autumn is the perfect time to get your home ready inside and out for shorter, colder days. Tick these to do's off your list and your family, home and yards will be snug and secure.
Prune Trees
Hire a licensed arborist to remove dead or weighted branches on large trees. Have your gardener prune back any other bushes and plants, or tackle this one yourself.
Rake Leaves
Clear your yard of all leaves after trees are pruned and once they've lost all their foliage. Doing this now will allow for proper spring growth and also make your yard look tidier during the winter months.
Clear Gutters
Be sure your gutters and downspouts are clear of all debris to ensure water doesn't damage your roof or siding.
Make Repairs
Now is the time to repair sidewalks, stair rails and driveways, patch roofs and siding.
Check Smoke Detectors
Make sure all of your detectors have new batteries and are functioning properly.
Seal Gaps
Install weatherstripping around doors and caulk gaps and cracks around windows, in siding and trim.
Tune Up Your Furnace
Have your furnace checked by an HVAC professional if needed and make any repairs. If all is in tiptop shape, be sure your filter is clean.
Clean Your Chimney
If you have a fireplace, have your chimney cleaned and stock up on wood, pellets or whatever form of fuel you use.
Stockpile Necessities
Be sure to have extra batteries, candles and a few shelf-stable and canned goods on hand in the event the power goes off.
If you have a need for a real estate professional, please contact me. I would also appreciate your vote of confidence by passing my name to anyone you may know who would benefit from my services.
408.687.2026 | Julie@JulieWyss.com | www.JulieWyss.com
Prune Trees
Hire a licensed arborist to remove dead or weighted branches on large trees. Have your gardener prune back any other bushes and plants, or tackle this one yourself.
Rake Leaves
Clear your yard of all leaves after trees are pruned and once they've lost all their foliage. Doing this now will allow for proper spring growth and also make your yard look tidier during the winter months.
Clear Gutters
Be sure your gutters and downspouts are clear of all debris to ensure water doesn't damage your roof or siding.
Make Repairs
Now is the time to repair sidewalks, stair rails and driveways, patch roofs and siding.
Check Smoke Detectors
Make sure all of your detectors have new batteries and are functioning properly.
Seal Gaps
Install weatherstripping around doors and caulk gaps and cracks around windows, in siding and trim.
Tune Up Your Furnace
Have your furnace checked by an HVAC professional if needed and make any repairs. If all is in tiptop shape, be sure your filter is clean.
Clean Your Chimney
If you have a fireplace, have your chimney cleaned and stock up on wood, pellets or whatever form of fuel you use.
Stockpile Necessities
Be sure to have extra batteries, candles and a few shelf-stable and canned goods on hand in the event the power goes off.
If you have a need for a real estate professional, please contact me. I would also appreciate your vote of confidence by passing my name to anyone you may know who would benefit from my services.
408.687.2026 | Julie@JulieWyss.com | www.JulieWyss.com
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