Now that the weather is getting cooler, there are plenty of ways that we can get prepared for fall and winter. As well as getting our fall clothes out of storage, we can prepare our homes for the weather too. Understandably, our homes need different care in the colder months than they do during summertime. So here are just a few ideas for home improvements that are best to do at this time of year. Then your home can be a warm and cozy haven on these cool, fall evenings.
imageCheck the Exterior of Your Home
One of the first things that you can do is to check the exterior of your home. There might be cracked or peeling paint to be fixed. Having peeling or chipped paint can mean that the walls aren’t as protected as they could be. The older paint is clearly wearing off, so along with it goes the paints protective film. Left as is it, could mean more damage to the walls in the future. So deal with it as and when it arises. A fresh coat of paint on the exterior of the home makes it look fresh and clean too. Look for any cracks and damage to walls too, not just the paint. If cracks aren’t dealt with, they could lead to leaks and water damage when the cold, rain or snow arrives. So seal any cracks in the walls as soon as you can.
Clear the Gutters
Fall gets its name from the leaves falling off the trees and landing all around. One of the places they can fall is into the gutters of your home. This can lead to damage to the home if it isn’t dealt with quickly. So clearing out the gutters is important once the leaves have fallen. If they gutters aren’t cleared, the leaves can clog them, leading to any ice to jam up, as well as water damage to the home. As you are clearing away the leaves, check the gutters are in good condition. If there are any cracks and holes, they won’t be able to function as they should. Then you might need to consider getting the guttering repaired. Somewhere like American Home Contractors is a place where you can order new guttering and have it installed.
Check and Caulk the Window Seals
In fall and winter, you want to keep the coziness and heat inside the home. If your windows aren’t sealed correctly, they will let some of the heat escape out of the house. Not only is this a nuisance, making you colder, but it means higher heating bills. You will keep on heating your home as it will never feel warm enough. So check the seals on your windows; inside and out. If there are a few gaps, get caulking to seal it up. This is a pretty straightforward and easy job that you can pretty much do yourself. Just make sure you get the right equipment to help you, from a hardware store.
