Five cleaning tips in the fall

Home Builders Association by Greater Lansing Cindy Kosloski

Released at 16:43 EDT on August 28, 2019

By taking care of your home regularly, you can save money and keep your home nice all year round. You do not have to wait for the spring cleaning season. Inspecting and cleaning your home in the fall makes it easier to repair your home. Discuss these simple maintenance projects in the fall so your home is comfortable and works well inside and out.

Take care of your trees

Trees become inactive nearer to winter. This is the best time to prune and not plant trees in your garden. Remove dead branches. At this time of year, the trees are less susceptible to disease and can prevent the fall of branches during a winter storm. You can see dead branches if the color of the leaf changes sooner than expected or if the needles on your tree start to turn brown.

Examine the exterior of your home carefully

Once winter has come, it will be difficult to repair stairs or outdoor railings. Make sure your outer steps are in good condition to withstand snow and ice. By securing the stairs it is also easy to shovel the snow. Pay attention to general signs of wear on windows and doors. If necessary, add a weather strip to keep the hot air in and the fresh air out during the winter months.

Control of heating systems.

Replace your oven filter to get the most out of your heating system during the winter months. A qualified heating engineer can inspect your home wiring and heating equipment to extend the life of your system. If you have a fireplace or a fire pit, plan annual cleaning to avoid fires.

Minimizes water problems in winter

The pipes freeze or explode in winter. Make sure you know how to set the faucet in your house in case of frost. Insulate the outer tubes and remember to empty the outer water tubes and store in a dry place to increase their life. Since it is unlikely that you will use your outdoor fire extinguishers during the winter months, have them removed or switched off to prevent damage to your system.

Clean the gutters and showers

Dirt, leaves and other branches clog their channels and showers. Without regular cleaning your house will be exposed to internal or external water damage. Pest infestation is another potential risk associated with unsupported channels. Look closely at the debris in your gutter. If you notice sand from the asphalt shingles in your house, this can be a sign of roof damage.

For more home care tips, contact Greater Lansing HBA this fall at (517) 323-3254 or visit our website at www.hbalansing.com.

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