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Fall is the time to prepare for the upcoming school year and immerse yourself in the daily routines that shape your year. With summer coming to a close and the cooler fall air in the atmosphere, adapting your life for the upcoming season ahead of time will make the transition smoother. Make your fall preparations easier with this handy fall home checklist.

Inspect and Service Winter Equipment

Get a headstart on the winter instead of waiting until the first snowfall by checking over and servicing your winter equipment now. Inspect all of your shovels for cracks and replace any that are no good; and if you have a snowblower, make sure it is in working order. Getting everything fixed before the snow is on the ground will save you from scrambling and will ensure that everything is functioning properly when winter arrives.

Do an Interior Deep Clean

Take advantage of the cooler weather to do an intense deep cleaning of your home’s interior. Doing hard tasks like scrubbing the grout in the shower, cleaning windows, and doing a complete wipe down of the stove will seem less labour intensive at this time of year because it is cooler. The intense scrubbing will not only leave your home smelling fresh before winter hits but it will also prepare your home for the upcoming year.

Changeover Your Garage

Fall is the perfect time of year to make the changeover in your garage from summer equipment to winter equipment. Create some space for your snowblower and ensure all sporting equipment like skis and snowboards are easily accessible. The simplest way to complete the changeover is to move all of the summer equipment to the back of the garage or to store it in the rafters. This will leave floor space for the snowblower and clear out the easily accessible places to use for sporting equipment and shovels.  

Clean Your Gutters

An important factor in preparing your home for the upcoming winter is ensuring that your gutters are clean and free of any debris. Emptying the gutters completely will ensure they are able to drain properly. Taking this step before the snow falls will prevent overflowing and ice build up, protecting your home from costly water damage.   

Inspect and Service Your Furnace

With the cooler fall air arriving, your furnace will start to get more use. Before it gets cold, have your ducts cleaned, change the furnace filter, and – if necessary – hire a professional to inspect and service it. Taking this step will ensure that your home is warm through the colder evenings and that your furnace is functioning properly to last through the winter.

The fall means cooler weather and returning to your regular daily routines. By following this checklist you’ll be sure to have your home prepared for the upcoming season. For more on how to ready your home for fall, visit the Falconcrest Homes Blog.