AUTUMN HOME MAINTENANCE

When the weather starts to cool down, you should take the time to check some things around your house to make sure that you are ready for winter.

To stop the cold from creeping in check your property for gaps and cracks and seal them up.  This will also save you money as you won’t have to pay as much to heat your house.

With the colder weather comes falling leaves.  You should check your gutters and clean them.  If you always have to clean your gutters because of leaves, consider installing a gutter guard.

After the heat of summer, autumn can be a great time to oil any wooden decks, outdoor furniture or rails.  This also protects these items during winter to prevent cracking.

If your home has a fireplace, it’s the perfect time to give it a clean and have it ready to keep you warm during winter.

The cooler months can also be a great time to get your air conditioning serviced.  Firstly because your air conditioning mechanic may not be as busy as during summer and secondly if you have reverse cycle air conditioning it ensures your air conditioning is ready to keep you warm during winter.

If you haven’t already done so it can also be a great time to contact your pest controller and arrange your annual pest inspection.

Finally, during the cooler months your lawn and gardens do not need all the attention they get during summer so you can adjust the timers on your sprinkler system and also look at fertilising your garden and lawn.