As the leaves are falling and turning a beautiful gold and tangerine color, and the temperature is becoming cooler and cozier, Black and Cherry Real Estate is here to bring you a few tips and tricks to make this transition to fall go a lot smoother. Read along here to find out how we keep our homes fall ready!
While the fallen leaves festively decorate your landscape, they can also cause fungus, mold and disease that will damage and even kill your grass. So make sure you are raking your yard regularly.
Not only will those beautiful festive leaves damage or kill your grass; they can cause poor drainage to your gutters and drains. Overflow of water and leaves can cause damage to your home’s siding, roof and foundation.
Are those shingles secured to your roof? Don’t invite the rain in. Have your roof inspected before the storm to avoid water leaks which lead to mold, rotted framing, destroyed insulation and damaged ceilings.
Do not only focus on your house, keep an eye on your walkways. Check for loose cement and gravel. Clearing and sealing those cracks will help prevent accidental slips, trips or falls.
To prevent the heat from escaping your home, inspect your doors and windows for gaps. Seal drafts holes with weatherstripping, caulking, draft snakes, insulation film and window replacement. Do not forget about your attached garages. These repair and maintenance tips will save you money on your gas and electric bills.
The time has come to store the unused outside furniture and summer essentials. Let’s prevent damage to you enjoy them for the next sunny seasons.
This is the time to turn off the air conditioner, turn up the heat and fire up that fireplace. Before you make your home warm and comfy have your heater and chimney cleaned and serviced. This will keep the air flow clear and prevent fires.
Prevent your pipes from freezing! Before the weather drops down to a freezing cold 32 degrees, turn off your outside faucets, insulate and repair any damaged pipes. This will prevent back up water leaks in the home that
Did you know your dryer can cause a fire? During the cooler months there is more static electricity and with a combination of lint gathering, a fire can erupt. To prevent a fire simply clean your dryer vent regularly.
Test your smoke detectors monthly, replace the batteries at least once a year and replace the smoke alarm according to the manufacturer’s instructions. It’s always a plus to add a fire extinguisher to your home safety system. Last but not least, create a plan for your family to follow in the case of a fire, big or small.
Do not wait until the damage is done! Contact your homeowner’s insurance agent to review your policy to ensure in the event of a storm, fire, flood, earthquake and even theft your home is covered. Remember, not only is your house protected, but your personal belonging inside the home and other structures on the land (shed, garage, fencing, ect.).
