Check
out the House: If you have cracked glass or drafty doors and windows, you
will be losing money on your heating expenses in the cold weather. One of your
fall house projects should be having a home repair expert inspect your doors
and windows to make sure they won't be letting in drafts. The handyman can also
install weather stripping or replace broken glass panels if necessary. Fall is
a great time to have someone examine the roof for loose shingles or loose
flashing around chimneys; that will help you avoid some nasty surprises when it
rains. A handyman can also inspect your deck, porch, and outside stairs. If
repairs are necessary, it's good to have them done before winter sets in.
Gutters: Gutters are a small part of
your house than can cause you big problems. If your gutters are clogged or
broken, they can allow water to damage the roof, create ice dams, leak into the
attic, and even pool around the base of your house, causing water damage in
your basement. A good handyman (like our “Reel Partner” Fred and Sons’) can not only empty the gutters of
leaves, but inspect them to detect potential signs of trouble. Be sure to make
gutters one of your top fall house projects.
Outside
Work: There's
a lot of outside work to help prepare your yard for the coming winter. Fall is
actually a good time to lay down grass seed and mulch around trees and bushes.
A handyman can plant trees, shrubs, and bulbs for flowers that will appear in
the spring. If you don't have time for it, a handyman service can also rake up
those pesky leaves. Once outside work is done, you need to shut off the outside
water and drain the pipes, so you don't
have to worry about water freezing and bursting the pipes over the winter.
Heating: Make your furnace one of your
highest priority fall house projects. The best time to have your furnace
inspected is in the fall, before it gets cold. (Our “Reel Partner” 4 Seasons
Climate Control does a great job at a good price). A home repair professional (such
as another of our terrific partners, B-N-C Plumbing) can also inspect your hot water heater and whole-house humidifier –
and provide any servicing they might need. Even if everything is working properly, a tune-up can
ensure your systems continue to work at peak efficiency so you don't waste
energy. (http://www.caseremodeling.com)
