The seasons seem to fly by faster and faster each year. Before you know it, you’ll start to see leaves changing color, feel a cool breeze blowing, and know that fall is coming. As much as we enjoy the heat of the sunny summer season, it’ll soon be time to prepare for the cooler days ahead. And that means more than pulling out coats and jackets from storage. It means preparing your home to withstand the changing climate and keeping it comfortable.

Located across the Treasure Valley of Idaho, Tresidio Homes are designed with high-quality materials and energy-efficient features to keep your home prepared for each season. But you might be wondering what other maintenance you can do to keep your home lasting season after season. Here, we’ve created a guide filled with home maintenance tips to show you how to prepare your home for fall.

Prepare a Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall is such a beautiful time of year here in Boise, and though chores are the last thing you may want to do, being prepared with a maintenance checklist is a great way to get ahead and have ample time to enjoy the coming weather. Make sure you have everything you need to get started and that the tools you currently have are working and clean. 

While the weather is still warm, we recommend starting with the exterior maintenance of the home.

Gather some outdoor supplies like:

• Wheelbarrow
• Rake
• Pressure washer
• Leaf blower
• Outdoor furniture covers
• Caulking
• Tree pruner
• Hefty garbage bags
• Ladder

Some of these items can be upgraded to options that help make the process easier. Like 

a handy dual-function leaf blower. Instead of breaking your back raking, this type of blower vacuums leaves and turns them into mulch. You can then use the mulch in your garden as a resourceful alternative to landfills.

What Are Some Fall Home Maintenance Tips?

Buying a home is a huge investment that you want to make sure lasts. In the fall, you’ll want to spend your time enjoying the reprieve from the summer heat. Before you do that, it’s best to take advantage of the current weather and take care of some essential homeowner responsibilities. Once you’ve gathered and checked the necessary equipment, let’s look at some fall home maintenance tips you can use to tackle the wear and tear caused by the previous season.

1. Clean Out The Gutters

Avoid the hassle of gutter repair by making sure your gutters are clean and clear. Over time, they can become clogged from years of use and end up creating pools that could freeze in the winter. This can cause major damage to your home’s exterior or cause flooding to your interior.

2. Fix Cracks and Fill Gaps

Save on your energy bills by locating any cracks or holes on the perimeter of your windows and door frames. You can use caulking or weatherstripping material to seal the warm air in and the cool air out.

3. Clean and Clear Outdoor Furniture

Before the weather gets too cold, it’s best to clean your outdoor furniture of any residual summer debris. Then, grab some waterproof furniture covers to keep them clean until you use them again in the summer.

4. Protect Freezing Faucets

Don’t let the leftover water in your outdoor faucets freeze over. Drain and disconnect any outdoor hoses from their spigots as well as any other outdoor faucets. If you have a sprinkler system, it’s a good idea to get them turned off and blown out so no leftover water freezes.

5. Tune-Up Heating Systems

With the cold weather fast approaching, getting a furnace check up is one of the best things you can do. Before scheduling your check up, clean or replace the filters to make sure the temperature is regulated. Then, turn it on to make sure everything is working. It also doesn’t hurt to schedule a quick check up with a professional to ensure there are no hidden damages.

6. Prep Your Lawn

There are a couple of things you can do to prepare your lawn for fall. First, trim down any overgrown bushes and trees. Clear the yard of leftover debris in case of harsh winds. Second, fertilize your lawn to prevent winter damage and maintain its health.

7. Reorganize Your Equipment

Since you’ve taken so much time and effort preparing for fall, you may as well make sure everything you need is working and easily accessible. Wherever you keep your equipment, try to organize it in a way that makes sense for the upcoming season. Clean out summer equipment, then move it closer to the back. Bring to the front everything you’ll need for fall and winter. Also, test any electric or gas products to ensure they’re properly working when you need them.

Seasons come and go, but a good home will last forever with the proper upkeep. With this list, you can rest assured knowing what you can do to maintain the quality of your home and prepare for the upcoming fall. Find your next home in one of our many communities in Boise, Idaho – all before fall! You can also connect with us for more information about our quality, energy-efficient homes available now.