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Fall Home Maintenence Checklist
Before the the the the weather grows colder it’s important to to prepare for for the the the the winter months to to prevent prevent costly damage Below are are the the the the fall preventa ve ve ve ve home home maintenance steps every homeowner should follow Gu ers and Downspouts
Clean gu ers and downspouts frequently throughout fall to prevent build-up of leaves and and other debris Neglected gu ers can lead to to wood rot problems and and pest infesta ons not to to men on ruined gu ers Be sure water is not coming down behind gu ers and that all support brackets are securely in place Ensure water drains properly and and doesn’t pool Pooling can cause damage to founda ons driveways and and walkways Windows and Doors
Change summer screens to to cool weather storm windows and doors Inspect and repair any loose or or or damaged window or or door frames Install weather stripping or or caulking around windows and doors to prevent dra s s s s s s while lowering hea ng ng bills