Autumn Upkeep Projects to accomplish this Weekend

Exactly why is seasonal upkeep important? The answer is simple: Seasonal upkeep will help keep your home looking and functioning properly, and save you money because you’ll catch problems before they get out of hand. Plus you’ll receive the added bonus of sleeping easier in the evening knowing you’ve taken all necessary precautions.

Autumn Upkeep Projects to accomplish this Weekend

‘Tis the time of year to …

1. Rake it in
Few things are more beautiful than a yard speckled with crimson, golden, and tangerine-colored leaves. But failing to get rid of them can kill your grass and inhibit growth in the spring months.

Grab your rake and relish the crisp temperatures of the year. It’s possible to treat yourself to a pumpkin treat when the raking is completed.

2. Clean the gutters
Speaking of leaves, whenever they clog your gutters, rainwater can’t flow through and definitely will eventually spill over. So what, right? This overflow can harm your home’s siding, roof, and/or foundation.

It’s better to remove the leaves from your gutters than to chance the buildup turning into a costly problem.

3. Look at the roof
While we’re on the subject of the roof, fall is an excellent time to check that all shingles are in place as well as in good condition before winter snowstorms pop up on your radar.

4. Conduct a walking inspection
Take a walk around the outside of your home, keeping an eye open for damage along the pathways leading to your home. Cracks can often mean loose cement or gravel, increasing the likelihood that someone could trip or slip and fall.

To ensure the safety of visitors, seal any cracks you see. You’ll want to inspect the siding and foundation while you’re at it, and tackle any repairs at the earliest opportunity.

5. Cracks and gaps can cause problems indoors, too
When you shut doors and windows, ensure that there aren’t any spaces allowing air to get away. If there are, seal them.

You might not think a lot of these little gaps right now, but you will when you open your heating bill and discover just how much you’re paying to keep the whole neighborhood warm, or when you find out that a mouse has made your cabinet his home for the winter.

6. Store summer staples
Patio furniture is vulnerable to damage from winter weather. Simply because you probably won’t spend as much time outside – aside from roasting marshmallows over the fire pit – move outdoor furniture, trampolines, and other summer staples into storage.

7. Make it a clean sweep
Schedule a time to have your chimney and heating system cleaned and maintained, including swapping old filters for new ones. It’s important that everything is in good working condition to decrease the likelihood of house fires.

8. Pipe down
Turn off the water supply to exterior faucets and insulate your pipes prior to the weather dips below 32 degrees. This will help to prevent pipes from freezing, bursting, and flooding your home.

9. Take the time to vent
Your dryer vent, that is. Cooler weather means more static electricity, meaning lint buildup in your dryer can ignite easier. Clean your dryer vent to help prevent this concern and keep it working more efficiently.

10. Testing … 1, 2, 3
Test safety devices, including smoke alarms, and check out the expiration date on your fire extinguisher. In case a fire ignites, it’s vital that you know that you and your family will be alerted and able to get out of the house quickly and safely. And that you’ll be able to extinguish smaller fires before significant damage is done.

11. Examine your home insurance coverage
Can your insurance weather the storm? The final item on your fall home maintenance checklist ought to always be to call your insurance agent. Arrange a time to walk through your coverage to ensure your home will be protected, no matter what situation may arise.

Don’t currently have a home to upkeep? Nick & Cindy Davis with RE/MAX Premier Group are to to assist you. We have helped hundreds of clients find their new home here in the Tampa Bay and Surrounding areas. We are always just a call to 813-300-7116 or click here away.

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8319 N Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL

8319 N Nebraska Avenue
Tampa, FL

$135,000
- Lot Size
  
  5,663 sqft
- Home Size
  
  1,006 sqft
- Beds
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- Year Built
  
  1947
- Days on Market
  
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