We all know what "Spring Cleaning" may entail, but what about "Fall Cleaning?" Every season you really should perform a deep clean inside and outside your home. It's a good way to purge junk too! Personally, in the colder months I work on cleaning and organizing my basement. There's not much to do outside, so I might has well work on the inside!
The colder months bring all sorts of things to a property; cobwebs, mice, frozen pipes, etc. Preparing in September will help you enjoy Fall so more much!
Inside:
Replace your window and door screens with storm windows.
Check for drafts and seal them up- replace weather stripping & caulk around doors and windows.
Clean out your pantry: Throw out spices and herbs more than 6 months old or no longer fragrent & stock up on staples such as flour and sugar.
Get your heating system checked & tuned up. Also, remember to change your filter (which I know you do every 1-2 months anyway!)
Outside:
Remove garden hose from outdoor faucets. Leaving them attached could cause water back up in pipes and potential freezing.
Prune Plants at least 3 feet from your home and wires. This is so moisture won't drip onto roof or siding and prevent damage in high winds.
Clean and store away patio furniture.
Check and clean out the gutters and downspouts.
Inside:
Replace your window and door screens with storm windows.
Check for drafts and seal them up- replace weather stripping & caulk around doors and windows.
Clean out your pantry: Throw out spices and herbs more than 6 months old or no longer fragrent & stock up on staples such as flour and sugar.
Get your heating system checked & tuned up. Also, remember to change your filter (which I know you do every 1-2 months anyway!)
Outside:
Remove garden hose from outdoor faucets. Leaving them attached could cause water back up in pipes and potential freezing.
Prune Plants at least 3 feet from your home and wires. This is so moisture won't drip onto roof or siding and prevent damage in high winds.
Clean and store away patio furniture.
Check and clean out the gutters and downspouts.
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