The start of a new season is always exciting. It brings around change- a chance for new beginnings, a new lifestyle, and most importantly- a chance for you to renovate and get your home ready for the changing season. While the decorative part of getting ready for a new season is always exciting, such as putting up seasonal decorations- there is essential home maintenance that goes along with it. Fall is an extremely popular season. From the falling leaves, beautiful autumnal colours and approach to seasonal holidays such as Halloween- it’s an exciting time. It’s also the perfect time to prepare your home for the cold months ahead- and although there may be a few sunny days throughout the month, it’s vital you begin preparing your home and decorating it- to reduce damage costs and ensure your home feels cosier. Here at We Buy Any Home we have provided our top tips to prepare your home for the upcoming seasonal change.
Cleaning/Replacing Gutters:
Your gutters drain thousands of gallons of water from your roof every year and sometimes as homeowners we forget that they need a little TLC. If they end up clogged, they could cost hundreds to be replaced, and you could also end up with a flooded interior- which is even more costly to repair. It’s best to clean them before the leaves start falling, or if they need replacing- get that done. There are home services that will do it for a reasonable price.
Check for Drafts
Throughout the colder months, heat loss through windows is responsible for 25-30% of heating energy use. To avoid there are no drafts throughout your property, update your weatherstripping. This is a cost-effective way to ensure your house stays insulated.
Bring Outdoor Furniture In
Although outdoor furniture may appear to be outdoor furniture, they are designed to endure heavy rainfall, extremely low temperatures or hurricane weather or snowstorms. Garden furniture is expensive and takes time and money to set up and make your garden look homely and comfortable. If you want the chance to reuse the furniture, ensure you place it somewhere safe, away from the exposed elements.
Fertilise Your Grass
The best offence is a good defence. If you want a garden that looks healthy by the time it comes back around to summer, it’s better to plan ahead. Preparing your grass in the fall and winter will give it the chance to tackle any damage to the root- and applying fertiliser is the answer. This will help the grass turn faster in the spring and look gorgeous by the time the weather is nice enough to go outside.
Deep Clean
Before you begin decorating your interior for the approaching fall season, perhaps now is a good time to give your home a thorough deep cleaning. Pack away all your summer items, such as throws, cushions and spare light bedding, and clean everything before you begin decorating for the fall season. Throughout the summer months we tend to spend a lot more time outside, but that also means we tend to trek a lot more dirt into the house. Get into all the little corners that you would usually overlook.
Hang Heavier Drapes and Curtains
To help insulate your home, hang heavier drapes and curtains throughout the property. Darker colours absorb heat, so it will stop heat escaping and help insulate your house better. A good tip is to open the curtains once the sun rises and close them before the sun sets to trap in the most heat.
Potpourri
A potpourri will transform your home and give it that extra fall feel. Using autumn scents, whether they’re made by yourself, or shop bought can make an excellent centerpiece or ornament, and instantly create a homely ambience with the aroma it gives off. Scents such as cinnamon, vanilla and rosehip all have a wonderful autumnal smell.
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