FUNDED: Team Marti offers fall make-up tips for your home

FUNDED :

It is hard to believe that we are in autumn and that the holidays are coming soon! It seems like last week I watched the onions grow in the ground, the trees started to shed leaves, and I had high hopes for the warm weather.

But one look at the calendar (and with Halloween behind us) confirms that it's time to buckle up the house and shut the hatches, so to speak.

Fall is a particularly important season for homeowners. Preparing your home for the ravages of our damp winter is best now, not in the middle of a climate crisis.

Follow the suggestions below and your home will be in excellent shape for the coming winter.

• • Set your oven
    Your HVAC system should be cleaned and checked annually. Autumn is the perfect time for it! Do it now and you'll be much less likely to be on a long waiting list for repairs on the coldest day of the year.
  • Examine your ceiling
    Broken or missing shingles can be a disaster for your roof, as can a build-up of moss or other debris. Cleaning your roof every year is important, and a good roof cleaner can add shingles if necessary. Have them check the chimney flashing on the roof as well.
  • Uncover your gutters
    Keeping your gutters clean can save you thousands of dollars. Without proper drainage, your gutters can secure themselves ... and if water cannot flow through the gutters, it can easily flow in or against your home. Damage to the roof, siding, and siding can be significant. And don't forget the downpipes when cleaning the gutters! They should also be transparent so they can drain the water out of your home.
  • Prime your pump
    Many homes in the northwest have sump pumps due to the high water table. When was the last time you tried? It is a wise move to do this before our normally wet winters. A good sump pump should last ten years. If you don't test and maintain it, you can use it a lot less.
  • Clean the chimney
    There's nothing like the romance of a wood fire ... and nothing worse than the damage caused by clouds of smoke from a replacement fireplace (not to mention the fact that carbon monoxide is toxic). Chimney cleaning is a task that is best left to a professional.
  • Put the pool to sleep
    Are you one of the few homeowners in the Northwest who own a swimming pool? Now is the time to drain and winterize your pool.
  • Drainage systems
    Even in our mild winters in the northwest, it's best to drain your irrigation systems to avoid possible damage. It's a job better managed by professionals.
  • Beef putty and weather strip
    Even small openings can let in bad winter weather. And often we are not even aware that the house is hot and cold. Make sure you have good seals on windows and doors. And adding new weather protection products every few years is an easy task.
  • Winter-proof outside taps
    Water in your pipes that is not drained can freeze and later explode as the ice melts and expands. Unless you have frost-proof faucets (and if your home is over ten years old, you probably don't have one), you need to take steps to reduce that risk. Disconnect all hoses in your yard and drain any remaining water from the taps. An added safety step is to put insulated covers like this on your outside taps.
  • Inverted ceiling fans
    If your ceiling fans are blowing fresh air in the warmer months, now is the time to make changes. After turning on the heater for the year, turn the fan blades counterclockwise. This creates an updraft and pushes the hot air that collects near the ceiling to keep your room warmer. You may find that turning the thermostat down a degree or two can save you pennies.
  • Tool storage
    Even in our typically mild winters in the Northwest, you probably won't be using your garden tools much for the next few months. Proper storage extends the shelf life. You can find information about wintering this item in the operating instructions for your lawnmower. Small tools should be cleaned and the blades sharpened to be ready for spring before storing them for the winter. And ideally, small tools should keep their blades in a bucket moistened with oil to avoid rust.
  • Fill in the essentials
    Whenever we have an unexpected weather event, there are items in the hardware stores. Why not plan ahead this year? Do you have salt to degrease the hallways and hallways? A generator? High-performance snow shovel or snow blower? Additional candles or flashlights in the event of a power failure? These items cannot be requested just when you need them most. If the weather is really bad, you may not be able to bring them to the store to buy and / or they may not ship to you. Plan your worst-case scenario now.

As always, we'd love to hear your suggestions and comments. And if you need recommendations for service providers, ask! We only work with the best and are happy to provide you with suggestions tailored to your needs.

For more information contact:

Marti Reeder, Realtor®, Lead Broker, John L. Scott Kent, WA

Phone: 253.234-7626 (office equipment line)

Email: [protected email]

Website: www.teammarti.com

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