Prune and trim surrounding vegetation: Prepare for a lush spring by deadheading those roses and pruning dead branches off trees. (FOLLOW “THE FAMILY HANDYMAN’S” AWESOME TUTORIAL) Attach the compressor and blow all the excess water out of the line.
Winterize your sprinkler system: The last thing you want is for that expensive sparkler system to crack and break enter the air compressor. Clean out the outlets (carefully) and check them to make sure they work.
Put it away! now’s the perfect time to clean it and bag up the cushions.Ĭheck outdoor outlets: Outdoor outlets can become clogged with yard debris and critters. Make sure you put that snow shovel in a good place that’s accessible.Ĭlean and store patio furniture: You just spent a ton of money on this awesome outdoor furniture. It’s also a great time to clean and oil your hand tools. Maintenance and store tools and equipment: Now is the time to change the oil and filters in your lawnmower and power yard maintenance tools. It is super cost-effective and keeps the drafts from coming in and the warm air from going out. Place weather-stripping on doors, windows, and garage doors: This is a super easy DIY that anyone can do. The last thing you want is to have to climb a ladder in a storm. Make sure not to clean your gutters first or you’ll have to re-clean them after the moss removal.Ĭlean gutters and clear downspouts: Get ready for the winter weather by clearing any debris from your gutters. Last week we had the roof cleaned and treated with moss inhibitor. It grows everywhere on and around my house. That means we have to ensure the east side of our houses is windproof.Ĭlear off roof debris and moss: I HATE moss. But…We here in the Portland east side have the Coho east winds to contend with. Put on your storm doors and windows: Here in the PNW, we don’t have a huge need to storm proof our houses. Because the ground is wet it will absorb the treatments and prepare your lawn to grow lush and green next season. This time of year is a great time to put moss, fertilizer, and seed treatments down. Treat your lawn: Lawns need a lot of TLC after the scorching summer heat. 28 fall home maintenance items you can do today. You have less light and cooler, wet weather to contend with so getting things done ASAP is key. If you make a purchase from a link I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.įall home maintenance can be as daunting as Spring cleaning. Time for fall home maintenance (free fall home maintenance checklist at the bottom.) Let’s be honest though, it’s also when spiders and critters start showing up and you realize that your downspouts are clogged. When the air turns crisp and dewy and the leaves change every color of the rainbow.