- Rake leaves and dispose of your yard debris. It’s also a good idea to make sure leaves don’t pile up on your wooden deck, to prevent wood rot.
- Believe it or not, fall is the best time to fertilize and re-seed your lawn, and aerate high-traffic areas. So if your dog or kids have worn a path, now’s the time to remedy that!
- If you have a chimney, have it cleaned and inspected before snuggling up to any warm, wood burning fires. And if things get out of hand, be sure you have a fire extinguisher handy and up to snuff.
- Clear and clean out your gutters to avoid mold, water back-ups, or furry friend infestations.
- Be sure your outdoor water spigots are insulated to prevent your pipes from freezing.
- Get a professional to check out your furnace and while you’re at it, test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for good measure.
- On a related note: replace the return filters in your home’s forced air system.
Sources: http://www.safewise.com/blog/the-15-must-dos-of-fall-yard-cleanup/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=unpaid&utm_campaign=news, http://www.ehow.com/ehow-home/blog/fall-home-maintenance-checklist/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_content=blog&crlt.pid=camp.xLhaM47THyNa