Fall Home Checklist

The season is here!

It is time to start preparing your home for winter while the temperature outside is still bearable!

Let us help you with a this easy Home Fall Checklist Guide.

The Yard

• #1 clean up the yard! Get the leaves off the ground- having a leave vaccuum can help especially if you have a very tree heavy yard.

• If you need to cut down any trees or dead branches - do that right away to save some time with the leaves.

• Make sure to close the pool or get the dock or boat in from the lake.

• Remove any hoses from the outside spigots

• Put away any mobile fire pit or clean up the permanent one.

Exterior of the House

• Wash windows, screens and storm doors

• Clean out the gutters

• Sweep the chimney

• Check any and all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors

• Change thermostat if needed to be changed for winter

• Check weather stripping and replace if needed

• Replace outside lighting if needed

• Inspect Roof

Interior of the House

• Clear debris from downspout

• Replace bulbs for lighting

• Check vents

• Prepare firewood

• Check and service the furnace if needed

• Replace air filters if needed

Garage/Vehicles

• Declutter tools & hardware

• Organize shelving

• Sweep Floor

• Get rid of any lingering trash/clutter

• Get winter tools out- shovels/sleds/rakes

• Store away any warm weather only tools

• Check tires on vehicles

• Check windshield/coolant levels and any other fluids

• Prepare emergency car kits for the winter (blankets, flash lights etc.)

Porch/Deck

• Empty and store planters for the winter

• Sweep the porch/deck

• Store outdoor rugs

• Clean the grill and store if needed

• Clean and store any patio furniture

Author: The Moeller Group REMAX Results
Phone: 952-848-2433
Dated: October 14th 2019
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