Hey, its that time of they year again. Time to clean up those fall leaves. They were beautiful this year, but now they’re everywhere.
Check out this video to see how one guy harvests his leaves:
Well, it’s fall again and it’s time to start buttoning everything down before winter sets in. Once again, we are sharing our checklist, so you can keep your home in great order!
Since you’ll probably have a long weekend over thanksgiving, you have no excuse!
If you have additions or comments, just let us know!
Every Fall
Prune Trees and Shrubs
Clean Faucets / Showerheads
Clean Lapshades
Test Pressure Relief Valve on Water Heater
Treat Granite
Have Chimney Swept
Check Under Faucets for Leaks
Check Washing Machine for Leaks
Clean Condenser Coils on Refrigerator
Clean Drain Traps on All Sinks
Detatch (Winterize) Garden Hoses
Update Home Inventory
Lubricate Door Hinges
Magic Erase Wall Marks
Touch Up Painting
Take Down Garden
Scheduled Maintenance on Appliances
Service Garage Door
Test Circuit Breakers
Inspect Roof for Damage
Light gas fireplace pilot light
Replace Downspout Diffusers
Winterize Sprinklers
In the Fall and the Spring
Dust Tops of Cabinets / Outcroppings
Clean Bathroom Tile
Clean Blinds
Clean Ceiling Fans
Clean HVAC Air Intakes
Clean Light Fixtures
Clean Under Range Hood / Replace Filter
Dust Baseboards / Doorframes
Dust Cobwebs
Dust Electronics
Dust Pictures
Vaccuum Under Beds
Vaccuum Under Couches / Tables
Wash Windows
Check Ground Slope Near Home
Clean Dryer Exhaust
Condition Leather Furniture
New Furnace Filter
Run All Faucets
Throw Out Unworn Clothes
Toggle Humidifier
Test Sump Pump
Inspect Walls for Moisture (after rain)
Vacuum Furniture
Vaccuum Smoke Alarms
Vaccuum Heat Registers
Clean Window Sills