Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall is in full swing and it is time to make sure your home is ready for the upcoming winter season. Taking care of your home is important not only so you have a nice place to live, but to also make sure that your home is in good shape in case you ever decide to sell. Fall is a good time for annual or bi-annual home maintenance projects, as the weather is not too cold or too hot. Your Colorado real estate team has created a checklist for you to use to make sure nothing is forgotten. 

Outside Home Maintenance

Fall is the perfect time to take a walk around the outside of your home, as the weather is still nice outside. Make sure everything is taken care of before the snow begins the fall to ensure everything is in good shape in the spring. Here are a few things you should check:

- Replace, repair or clean storm windows and screens. 

- Turn off water to exterior pipes to avoid freezing and cracking. If you want, you can also wrap exterior pipes with insulation. 

- Clean gutters so they are free of leaves and other debris. 

- Inspect roof for damage that could cause leaks in the winter. 

- Repair any crack on sidewalks or driveways.

 - Prune bushes and trees around your home to avoid anything breaking loose and damaging your home during storms. 

- Rake leaves to avoid lawn mold.

Inside Home Maintenance

As the temperature begin to drop, you will be inside more. You want to make sure that your home is not only safe but nice and warm as well. There are a few things you can do make your home more pleasant and cozy during the colder months:

- Check insulation levels in the attic to ensure it is at the proper amount. 

- Have HVAC system served to be sure it is working properly and there are no repairs that need to be made. 

- Change furnace filters.

- Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 

- Clean dryer vent to prevent any fires. 

- Seal cracks around doors & windows with caulk to prevent warm air from escaping. Install weather stripping if air is escaping from under doors and windows. 

- Clean and service chimney to ensure everything works properly and that there is no blockage.

For All Things Real Estate, Call The Platinum Group, REALTORS

Doing home maintenance checks in the fall ensures that your home will be ready for anything the colder seasons bring. However, routine maintenance also makes sure that your home is in tip-top shape if you ever decide to sell. If you are wanting to purchase or sell a home in Colorado Springs, The Platinum Group, REALTORS is here for you! Our expert team will provide you platinum service and results. To speak with one of our agents, call 719-536-4444.

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