Three Simple Home Maintenance To Do’s as we head into Fall

Labor Day weekend is in your rear view, which means that now is a great time to tackle all the projects you’ve been putting off in the name of summer fun. Fall is right around the corner, so now is the time to buckle down and check all your home improvement plans off the to-do list before the real cold weather hits.

Maintain Your Deck

Your deck boards can last up to two decades if stained and sealed properly. You also need to check for cracks and damage from termites (and from the regular wear it’s probably been taking over the summer season), and regularly and replace damaged boards. This weekend might be a good time to get a power washer and wash your deck and reseal it before winter.

Winterize Your Lawn

Your lawn is the first thing people see when they come for a visit or just pass by your house. If you know what type of grass you have, that’s the first step in picking out a fall/winter fertilizer for your lawn. If you’re unsure what to get, go down to your local lawn-care specialty store and get some advice. You may need to wait a few weeks to apply the fertilizer, depending on the grass you have and how warm your temps still may be. However, in preparation, you can also pull weeds, trim your trees and shrubs and clean up any items that need to be taken care of before cooler weather sets in.

Clear Out Your Garage

The garage is often the place where things end up when you don’t throw it away or aren’t using it any longer. This causes clutter to accumulate and make the garage unusable as a result. This weekend you could clear out your garage of unused or unwanted items and plan a yard sale, donate to charity or find friends and family that might want them. You could also organize the items you want to stay in the garage with a hanging pegboard or some other organizational method to make it a presentable, usable space.

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