{"id":3086,"date":"2015-09-25T17:43:05","date_gmt":"2015-09-25T17:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.southgateglass.com\/?p=3086"},"modified":"2019-10-24T17:47:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T17:47:21","slug":"fall-home-maintenance-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southgateglass.com\/blog\/fall-home-maintenance-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Home Maintenance Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home Maintenance Checklist \u2013 Winterize Your Home<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Our Fall maintenance checklist offers tips and advice to winterize your home\u2019s systems and make sure they are in good working order during the upcoming Winter months.<\/p>\n

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  1. Have your heating system professionally inspected.<\/li>\n
  2. Change\/clean HVAC air filters. Use a vacuum with a brush attachment to clean out forced air registers and ductwork in your house.<\/li>\n
  3. Check the weather stripping around your exterior doors and windows. Repair gaps or other damaged areas.<\/li>\n
  4. Inspect the caulking around the exterior doors and windows. Reapply if necessary to minimize drafts and keep insects out.<\/li>\n
  5. Properly \u201cclose\u201d your pool. Make sure water is drained from pipes, and cover your pool to keep it clean and safe during the off-season.<\/li>\n
  6. Clean your chimney and fireplace to minimize chances for fire-related problems during Winter.<\/li>\n
  7. Inspect your roof for damaged shingles, flashing, skylights, dormers, etc. Repair as needed.<\/li>\n
  8. Inspect attic and basement for signs of birds, squirrels, bats, and unwanted guests. Seal entrance holes.<\/li>\n
  9. Drain water from outdoor faucets, garden hoses, and underground sprinkler systems to minimize freeze damage.<\/li>\n
  10. Insulate pipes outside the home and in unheated basements and garages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Get more homeowner home maintenance checklists and home improvement tips from HomeServiceReports.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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