Prepare Your Home for Fall

11/1/2016 (Permalink)

Prepare Your Home for Fall

It is important to pay close attention the interior and exterior parts of your home to prepare for fall weather. This includes, colder temperatures and falling leaves. Take at look at this checklist to ensure your home is ready for whatever the fall weather brings.

Interior:

1. Check for drafts
2. Have your furnace inspected
3. Winterize AC
4. Programmable thermostat
5. Test home safety devices
6. Clean dehumidifiers

Exterior:

1. Do a roof check
2. Check the chimney and fireplace
3. Stock up on firewood
4. Inspect siding
5. Clean the gutters
6. Check water drainage
7. Reinforce windows and doors
8. Turn off faucets and store hoses
9. Service sprinklers and irrigation system
10. Inspect nearby trees
11. Trim landscaping
12. Bring in flowerpots
13. Plant bulbs
14. Leaf removal
15. Put away seasonal furniture
16. Close the pool
17. Organize the shed

Pre-maintenance to your home can help you save money and conserve energy in your home. It also prevents disasters from occurring like roof leaks from clogged gutters and drafts entering your home. Please contact SERVPRO of Richmond if you experience and water or fire emergency in your home.