Summer’s come and gone–and left its mark outside the house.
Outside the house tend to these autumn chores:
If you have a sunroom, no worries about storing your furnishings. But outside the sunroom, there is plenty to do.
Outdoor Maintenance Tasks:
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Clean and store patio furniture, umbrellas, and children’s summer toys.
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Touch up paint on trim, railings and decks. Use a wire brush to remove flaking paint; prime bare wood first.
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Check caulk around windows and doors. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations to re-caulk if needed.
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Inspect external doors and garage doors. Do they close tightly? Install weather-stripping, door thresholds if needed.
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Wash exterior windows. Store your screens, if you are able, to allow more winter light through your nice clean windows.
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Drain and store garden hoses. Install insulating covers on exterior spigots. In hard-freeze areas, have sprinkler systems blown free of water.
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Check gutters and downspouts. Clear of debris if necessary. In cold-weather areas, consider installing heating cable to prevent ice dams.
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Have chimneys and flues inspected and cleaned if necessary.
For more maintenance related articles, tips and advice, check out our home improvement blog posts.