Prep Your Home For A Winning Season

As the dog days of summer baseball stretch on, it's time to step up to the batter's box for a fall home refresh. Check these maintenance tasks off your list, and you'll feel home-run happy.


CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS

A well-sealed home saves you money on energy costs and keeps unwanted pests outside. Inspect the weather stripping around windows and doors to see if any repairs are needed.


HIRE A CHIMNEY CLEANER

Hire a professional to inspect and clean your fireplace at least once a year, so you can enjoy the crackle of a nice fire as we head into chillier months.


RAKE YOUR LEAVES

While scattered leaves on a lawn can add a touch of fall, a thick layer of leaves can suffocate your grass. Help your yard survive the season!


CLEAN GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Your home is likely to endure some falling debris these next few months. Be sure to regularly clear your roof's drainage-ways.


DRAIN THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

Cold climate? Drain your in-ground sprinkler system and pools, and wrap any exterior pipes.
 

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN!

As you prepare your home for fall, remember that we’re here to help! Contact us today and get all of your home financing questions answered year round.

 

^{This article was repurposed with permission from Ellie Mae, Inc. - Encompass© in the Monthly Touchpoint August 2024.}